Parker Sir Hyde 1739-1807 Second Son Of Vice-admiral Sir Hyde
Parker. Born in England. Served in the navy under his father. In 1757
became lieutenant, and in 1763 commanded the Baleine. In 1766
transferred to the Hussar, and served under Lord Hood on the North
American station until 1770; served with Howe at New York; Rhode Island
in 1778; and in 1779 convoyed the troops to Savannah; knighted for his
services, 1779; commander-in-chief at Jamaica, 1796-1800; promoted
rear-admiral of the Red in 1799; commanded the fleet which attacked
Copenhagen in 1807. =Index=: (General Brock era) In command of expedition to the
Baltic, 24; signals Nelson at Copenhagen to leave off action, 28.