Hans Peter Holm

Hans Peter Holm (17 June 1772 – 26 October 1812) was a Danish naval officer who commanded vessels of the Dano-Norwegian Navy in several actions. He commanded several naval vessels during the Gunboat War. His most important action occurred in 1812 at the Battle of Lyngør when a British squadron, led by the British ship-of-the-line HMS Dictator, destroyed his vessel, HDMS Najaden. Holm sustained wounds in the battle but survived, only to drown in an accident shortly afterwards.

Hans Peter Holm
Born(1772-06-17)17 June 1772
Søholm near Hillerød, Denmark
Died26 October 1812(1812-10-26) (aged 40)
Langesundsfjord, Norway
Buried
Langesund, Norway
Allegiance Denmark-Norway
Service/branch Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy
Years of service1785–1812
RankCaptain
Battles/warsGunboat War
RelationsFather: Peter Holm
Son: Peter Christian Holm
Grandsons: Hans Peter Holm and Gustav Frederick Holm
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