Biography

This is a biography containing information about Admiral George Rodney and Admiral Comte de Grasse as well as their contributions to the Battle of the Saints.

Admirals – A commander in chief of a fleet.  Admirals were selected based on their decision making abilities and good judgement. The admirals were to organize the ships of the line and give attack and retreat commands. In addition, the admiral was also responsible for the fate of the fleet and took responsibility for defeat and praise after victory.