English Captain: Robert Hackwell

Robert Hackwell serve in the Commonwealth navy. From 1649 to 1650, he commanded the 3rd Rate Bonaventure. Later in 1650, he commanded the 2nd Rate Paragon. It seems likely that he took part in the pursuit of Prince Rupert, as the Bonaventure was part of Blake's squadron, but he had been relieved by Captain Harris by late March 1650. Andrew pointed out an online source that says:

Robert HACKWELL, vestryman of 1643, was a Captain in the East India Company's service and later in the Royal Navy. In 1623 he was the master of the 'Rose'

Another source suggests that he was the master of the ship Abigail in 1635, on a voyage to America with passengers. Published Sources:

1. R. C. Anderson, List of English Naval Captains 1642-1660, 1964.

2. J. R. Powell, Ed., The Letters of Robert Blake, 1937.