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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

Footnotes