Sir Charles Douglas | |
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 Admiral Sir Charles Douglas Mezzotint by John Jones after Henry Singleton, 1791 | |
| Born | 1727 Carr, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 17 March 1789 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Allegiance | Great Britain, Holland, Russia |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1740–1789 |
| Rank | Rear-admiral |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Baronetcy |
| Relations | Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry Douglas (son), General Sir Howard Douglas (son) |
Rear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet (1727 – 17 March 1789) was a descendant of the Earls of Morton and a distinguished British naval officer. He is particularly known for his part in the Battle of the Saintes during the American War of Independence where he helped pioneer the tactic of "breaking the line".