Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811) was a British naval officer, born probably in Ireland. He became a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1743 and captain in 1747. For 10 years he was out of the service on account of the reduction of the navy. // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... // Events January 31 - The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Dock Hospital April 9 - The Scottish Jacobite Lord Lovat was beheaded by axe on Tower Hill, London, for high treason; he was the last man to be executed in this way in Britain May 14 - First battle of Cape...

He was knighted in 1772, rejoined the service in 1773, and was sent to the Southern Colonies of America. Lord William Campbell, the last English Governor of the Province of South Carolina was mortally wounded aboard his flagship. 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

His service in the navy led to additional promotions. He became Admiral of the Fleet, succeeding Howe. Royal Navy Insignia Admiral of the Fleet is a rank of the British Royal Navy and many other navies, the equivalent of Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy. ... Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe (March 8, 1726 – August 5, 1799) was a British admiral. ...