Philip Broke

Sir

Philip Broke

Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, by Samuel Lane
Born(1776-09-09)9 September 1776
Nacton, Suffolk, Great Britain
Died2 January 1841(1841-01-02) (aged 64)
London, Middlesex, U.K.
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1792–1841
RankRear-Admiral
Wars
AwardsNaval Gold Medal
Spouse(s)Sarah Louisa Middleton
ChildrenGeorge Broke-Middleton

Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet KCB (/ˈbrʊk/; 9 September 1776 – 2 January 1841) was a British naval officer who served with distinction in the Royal Navy. During his lifetime, he was often referred to as "Broke of the Shannon", a reference to his notable command of HMS Shannon in the War of 1812. His most famous military achievement was defeating and capturing the American frigate, USS Chesapeake.