English Captain: Charles Thorowgood

In 1649, Charles Thorowgood commanded the Guinea frigate. In 1650, he was Blake's flag captain on the George. In March, they were off Portugal, hoping to catch Prince Rupert's squadron. He commanded the small 3rd Rate Worcester from 1651 to 1652. Andrew has information that contradicts what Anderson writes. Charles Thorowgood commanded the Worcester at the Battle off Dover in May 1652. Blake was disatisfied with his performance, and Anthony Young was promoted to the Worcester. That seems to have been the end to his career, although Captain Thorowgood's crew petitioned for his reinstatement. Sources:

1. R. C. Anderson, List of English Naval Captains 1642-1660, 1964.
2. Michael Baumber, General-At-Sea, 1989.
3. J. R. Powell, Ed., The Letters of Robert Blake, 1937.