Charles Boyles

Charles Boyles

Born1756
Died10 November 1816
Allegiance Great Britain
United Kingdom
Service Royal Navy
Years of service1771–1816
Rank Vice-Admiral of the Blue
Battles/wars

Charles Boyles (1756–1816) was a senior officer in the British Royal Navy. His conduct when commanding the Windsor Castle, in the action of 22 July 1805, under Sir Robert Calder, with the combined French and Spanish fleets, was noteworthy.[1] He passed nearly half a century in the naval service of his country, rising to the rank of Vice-Admiral of the Blue.[1]

  1. ^ a b The Naval Chronicle, p. 265.