James Gambier

Lord James Gambier (1756-1833) was a British admiral, born in the Bahamas. At 22 he was created a post-captain. In 1781 distinguished himself in an engagement against the French at Jersey, and again under Lord Howe in 1794 he rendered material service in repulsing the French off Ushant. In the following year he was made rear-admiral, and in 1799 vice-admiral; for his gallant conduct as commander of the English fleet at the bombardment of Copenhagen he was made a baron. A dispute with Lord Cochrane at the battle of Aix Roads against the French led to his being court-martialled, but he was honourably acquitted. On the accession of William IV, he was made admiral of the fleet.

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