Sir Percy Gilbert Leighton, K.B., Rear Admiral of the Red commanded the Inshore Squadron, Western Mediterranean at the time Captain Hornblower commanded HMS Sutherland. He was the first husband of Lady Barbara Wellesley.
Adaptations 
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- In Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N., his name is given as Sir Rodney Leighton, and is much more unsympathetic than in the book.
Appearances Edit
- A Ship of the Line
- Flying Colours (Mentioned only)
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. portrayed by actor Denis O'Dea
