In January 1757 he was advanced to Commander - in - Chief , Mediterranean Fleet remaining in post until May 1757 .
Promoted to rear - admiral on 7 January 1756 , Saunders was sent to Gibraltar as Second in Command of the Mediterranean Fleet. .
In January 1757 Saunders was advanced to Commander - in - Chief , Mediterranean Fleet.   remaining in post until May 1757 .
Promoted to rear - admiral on 7 January 1756 , Saunders was sent to Gibraltar as Second in Command of the Mediterranean Fleet. .