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| − | '''Hugh Talbot Burgoyne''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Hugh Talbot Burgoyne''', V.C. (17 July, 1833 – 7 September, 1870) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| + | Born in Ireland, Burgoyne was awarded a V.C. when he was 21 years old, for his exploits in a landing party during the Crimean War. | ||
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| + | Burgoyne died when his {{UK-Captain|f=t}} capsized in a gale off Cape Finisterre. The ship had been poorly designed, with very little freeboard and exceedingly heavy turrets. | ||
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Revision as of 20:46, 24 February 2017
Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne, V.C. (17 July, 1833 – 7 September, 1870) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Ireland, Burgoyne was awarded a V.C. when he was 21 years old, for his exploits in a landing party during the Crimean War.
Burgoyne died when his masted turret ship Captain capsized in a gale off Cape Finisterre. The ship had been poorly designed, with very little freeboard and exceedingly heavy turrets.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Captain 30 Apr, 1870 – 7 Sep, 1870 |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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