Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet[a] | |
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![]() Strachan on HMS San Domingo, conducting the bombardment of Flushing during the Walcheren Campaign of 1809 | |
Born | 27 October 1760 Devon, England |
Died | 3 February 1828 Bryanston Square, London |
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Years of service | 1772–1828 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Lizard HMS Naiad HMS Vestal HMS Phoenix HMS Concorde HMS Melampus HMS Diamond HMS Captain HMS Donegal HMS Caesar |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Awards | GCB |
Relations | John Strachan (Uncle) |
Sir Richard John Strachan, 6th Baronet GCB (27 October 1760 – 3 February 1828) was a British officer of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral. Sir Dicky, as his friends referred to him, was the last Chief of Clan Strachan. The Baronetcy became dormant in 1854 as he died without male heir.
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