Sir Philip Broke | |
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![]() Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, by Samuel Lane | |
Born | Nacton, Suffolk, Great Britain | 9 September 1776
Died | 2 January 1841 London, Middlesex, U.K. | (aged 64)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1792–1841 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Wars | |
Awards | Naval Gold Medal |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Louisa Middleton |
Children | George Broke-Middleton |
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet KCB (/ˈbrʊk/; 9 September 1776 – 2 January 1841) was a British naval officer who served with distinction in the Royal Navy. During his lifetime, he was often referred to as "Broke of the Shannon", a reference to his notable command of HMS Shannon in the War of 1812. His most famous military achievement was defeating and capturing the American frigate, USS Chesapeake.