Robert Man


Robert Man
Born1721
Died1783
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
BranchRoyal Navy
Years of service1731–1783
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Launceston
HMS Lynn
HMS Anson
HMS Prince Frederick
HMS Lancaster
HMS Cornwall
Leeward Islands Station
Mediterranean Fleet
Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty
Battles / wars

Admiral Robert Man (1721–1783) was a Royal Navy officer. He commanded the third-rate HMS Lancaster at the siege of Louisbourg in June 1758 during the French and Indian War. He went on to become commander-in-chief of the Leeward Islands Station, then Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet and finally First Naval Lord.