HMS Speedy · @hms_speedy
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A tribute paid to Thomas Cochrane, first admiral of Chile. 🏴⚓️🇨🇱
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Quintero homenajeó a Thomas Cochrane
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HMS Speedy · @hms_speedy
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#OTD in 1818 Lord Thomas Cochrane was appointed to Vice Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the national squadron of Chile. 🏴⚓️🇨🇱
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HMS Speedy · @hms_speedy
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Lord Cochrane trivia:
Lord Cochrane "frequently rowed about the bay (of Callao) in his gig with the lead in his hand, sounding with the greatest nonchalance, while shots of all shapes and sizes were directed at him from the batteries and gunboats."
Alexander Caldecleugh - Travels in South America
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HMS Speedy · @hms_speedy
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On this day in 1818 Thomas Cochrane, accompanied by his wife and his two sons, arrived in Valparaiso. 🇨🇱⚓🏴
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