John Strachan, 5th Baronet[a] | |
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Died | 28 December 1777 Bath, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1727–1777 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS Fortune HMS Experiment HMS Sapphire HMS Orford |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Richard Strachan (Nephew) |
Sir John Strachan (died 28 December 1777) was a baronet and chief of Clan Strachan. He served in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of captain and commanding a number of warships. His nephew, Richard Strachan, would also go on to have a distinguished career in the navy.