Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet
Sir Charles Douglas | |
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1791 mezzotint of Douglas by John Jones after a Henry Singleton portrait | |
| Born | 1727 Carr, Perthshire |
| Died | 17 March 1789 (aged 61–62) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Allegiance | Great Britain Dutch Republic Russia |
| Branch | Royal Navy Dutch States Navy Imperial Russian Navy |
| Service years | 1740–1789 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Conflicts | |
| 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 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".