little, however, did her commander think of his ship’s casualties, that on seeing the crippled state of the Queen Charlotte, he sent an officer expressly to say to the Commander-in-Chief, that the Invincible was sufficiently manageable to bear his flag[1]. The boat that conveyed this message afterwards took possession of the subdued ship.
The honours that were conferred upon Earl Howe and his brave associates, were commensurate with the victory they had achieved; and will be found fully detailed at p. 78 of this volume. Captain Pakenham was one of the officers who were named in his Lordship’s official despatch, as having particular claim to his notice, and subsequently honoured with a gold medal for their distinguished conduct.
In the spring of 1795, the subject of this sketch was appointed to the command of the Juste, of 84 guns; and upon a promotion of Flag-officers taking place on the anniversary of the above battle, he was nominated Colonel of a division of marines. He afterwards held the office of Master-General of the Ordnance in Ireland.
During the late war, our officer does not appear to have served afloat. He was advanced to the rank of Rear-Admiral, Feb. 14, 1799; Vice-Admiral, April 23, 1804; Admiral, July 31, 1810; and created an extra G.C.B. May 20, 1820[2].
Sir Thomas Pakenham married, in 1785, Louisa, daughter of the Right Hon. John Staples, and has a numerous family.
Residence.– Dublin.
- ↑ See James’s Naval History, v. 1, p. 227.
- ↑ See note §, at p. 116.
