English Captain: "the other" Robert Blake

The less famous Robert Blake served the Commonwealth Navy. He was the nephew of the famous admiral. From 1653 to 1655, he commanded the 4th Rate Hampshire (46 guns). He fought at the Battle of the Gabbard. Michael Baumber says that he "fought with his usual elán and lack of finesse". From 1656 to 1660, he commanded the 3rd Rate Newbury (52 guns). He did not serve after the Restoration. When Robert Blake was dying, his two nephews, Robert and Samuel, accompanied him home. Sources:

1. 1963. R. C. Anderson, List of English Naval Captains 1642-1660, 1964.
2. Michael Baumber, General-at-Sea, 1989.
3. Brian Lavery, The Ship of the Line, Vol.I, 1983.