 Complete the following phrase:  Spear was born in Weymouth, Dorset and entered the Royal Navy in 1779, joining the 74-gun as a midshipman. The Marlborough was commanded at this time by Captain Taylor Penny, also from Weymouth, and a previous acquaintance was probably responsible for Spear obtaining a position on the ship. Marlborough was one of the ships assigned to the fleet under Sir George Brydges Rodney and sent to 