Charles Hughes (Royal Navy officer)

Naval career

In 1782 Hughes commanded HMS Exeter before transferring to command HMS Worcester in November 1782. On 20 June 1783 the Worcester took part in the Battle of Cuddalore, an action with the French fleet off Cuddalore which took place after peace had been signed in Europe but before the news had reached India and which became the final battle of the American Revolutionary War.

He was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station in 1785 and remained in post until 1787.

He lived at Friday Hill House in Essex.