Charles Cotterell (Royal Navy officer) explained

Charles Cotterell
Death Date:	1754
Serviceyears:	1712–1747
Rank:	Rear Admiral
Branch:	Royal Navy
Battles:	War of Jenkins' Ear

Rear Admiral Charles Cotterell (died 1754) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 1744 to 1745.

Naval career

Cotterell became commanding officer of the sloop in 1722. Promoted to captain in June 1726, he commanded, successively, the fifth-rate, the fourth-rate, the fifth-rate, the sixth-rate, the fifth-rate, the fourth-rate, the fourth-rate, the fourth-rate and the fourth-rate . He saw action at the battle of Cartagena de Indias in May 1741. After that he commanded the first-rate and served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 1744 to 1745.^[1] He died in 1754.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Charles Cotterel (d.1754). Three Decks. 10 January 2023.
2. Web site: The Gentleman's Magazine: Or, Monthly Intelligencer. 24. 435. 1754. Edward Cave.
3. Book: Publications of the British Record Society. 1891. 142. Pub. for the Index Society .