After returning to Britain, Hyde Parker attempted to resign his commission. He told George III that the service needed better ships and younger officers and that he was too old to continue. The remark tied his resignation to the worn condition of the British squadron and his judgment of fleet readiness. Parker was persuaded to remain in service and accepted another command. He was lost while sailing to the new posting.
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Hyde Parker asks for better ships and younger officers
After Dogger Bank, Parker tried to resign over the condition of his force, then accepted one more command.