George Tryon

English admiral and naval strategist

George Tryon - English admiral and naval strategist
Born

January 4th, 1832
193 years ago

Died

1893
132 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United Kingdom

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An English admiral, strategic naval operations characterized the career. Played a significant role in the Second Anglo-Chinese War and was influential in the development of the Royal Navy's tactics. Commanded the battleship HMS Victoria, which tragically sank during naval exercises in 1893, leading to substantial loss of life. Authored numerous reports and publications on naval strategy and tactics that shaped future naval conduct.

Commanded HMS Victoria at the Battle of the Nile

Contributed to naval tactics and strategy

Served in the Second Anglo-Chinese War

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