George Farmer | |
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Born | 1732 Youghal, County Cork |
Died | October 6, 1779 Aboard HMS Quebec | (aged 46–47)
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1755–1779 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS Weazle HMS Swift Governor of the Falkland Islands HMS Tamar HMS Launceston HMS Seahorse HMS Quebec |
Battles / wars |
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.