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A three-quarter-length portrait wearing flag-officer's undress uniform, 1748–1767. The ribbon of the Order of the Bath was probably added later. Saunders sailed with Commodore Anson during his four-year voyage round the world, 1740–1744, as a lieutenant in the 'Centurion', 64 guns. However, he was sent home with dispatches from Macao, arriving back in England in 1743. While in command of the 'Yarmouth', 64 guns, he played a distinguished part in Hawke's action with de l'Entenduère in 1747. He became Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital in 1754 and Comptroller of the Navy in 1755, and was second-in-command in the Mediterranean in 1756 and, by succession, Commander-in-Chief in 1757. In 1759, as a vice-admiral, he commanded the fleet and co-operated with Major-General Wolfe in the amphibious assault that led to the capture of Quebec.
Title
Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (c.1713–2775)
Date
c.1765
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 127 x W 101.5 cm
Accession number
BHC3012
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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