George Farmer (Royal Navy officer)
Captain George Farmer (1732 – 6 October 1779) was an English Royal Navy officer who most notably commanded several warships during the American Revolutionary War. He was killed while in command of HMS Quebec in the Action of 6 October 1779.
George Farmer | |
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| Born | 1732 Youghal, County Cork |
| Died | October 6, 1779 (aged 46–47) Aboard HMS Quebec |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1755–1779 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | HMS Weazle HMS Swift Governor of the Falkland Islands HMS Tamar HMS Launceston HMS Seahorse HMS Quebec |
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