Cochrane, often spoken of as one of Patrick O'Brian's main inspirations for his heroic character Jack Aubrey, was born on this day in 1775.
Header: Miniature by an unknown artist thought to be of a young Lieutenant Thomas Cochrane
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
People: The Real Master and Commander
Cochrane, often spoken of as one of Patrick O'Brian's main inspirations for his heroic character Jack Aubrey, was born on this day in 1775.
Header: Miniature by an unknown artist thought to be of a young Lieutenant Thomas Cochrane
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Ahoy, Pauline! And happy 236th to Lord Cochrane... Long may he be remembered.
Well said indeed, Timmy! Plus, he'll always be five years older than Uncle Renato...
Damn, another book for the wish list. The author of _Under the Black Flag_ writes about the Captain of the "Speedy"? "Absent friends" to ye, m'lord.
PS...after distractions, one of which is Dean King's _Harbors and High Seas_ (which was hiding in plain sight on my bookshelf), I'm starting the "brief" version of _HMS Surprise_ and have _Mauritius Command_ in my bag...
Oh, you'll love this book by Cordingly, mate. It doesn't miss much (except a compromising affair or two) and, though it drags at points when Cordingly is trying to etch out every last detail, it is full of excellent material.
You've got your hands full in the reading department, though; or so it seems.
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