Lord Cochrane 10th Earl of Dundonald Chilean Scottish Navel Hero

In May 1817, at the request of Chilean leader Bernardo O'Higgins, Cochrane took command of the Chilean Navy in Chile's war of independence against Spain. He was the first Vice Admiral of Chile and Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy.

[@flossyer5639]

His in my family!

[@Gianfranco_69]

just found out he is my greatX3 granfather...knew i was from reasonably good stock ...but this dude is a legend

[@cristianlagow]

Correct, just go to Chile and you will see his name all over, streets, monuments, buildings,etc. His name is perpetually to be in a powerful ship of the Chilean Navy (now a Type 23 frigate), and every in May 21st a ship or Naval diplomatic delegation is sent to Westminster Abbey to honor his memory.

[@heliosium]

Lord Cochrane, la maravilla de marino.

[@YARROWS9]

What a fantastic Scottish/British hero he was.Sank more French ships than Nelson.

[@alexmcintyre6353]

Did more than nelson .

[@BrazilResearcher]

Chilean leader Bernardo O'Higgins, a Chilean hero but retired and died in Lima Peru.

[@Dosedmonkey]

I thoguht master and commander was based on him, in a earlier stafe of his career.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Yes, it was.