George Tryon

This article is about the 19th century British admiral. For his son, the 20th-century Postmaster General, see George Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon. For the American malacologist, see George Washington Tryon.

Vice-Admiral

Sir George Tryon

KCB
Sir George Tryon
Born(1832-01-04)4 January 1832
Bulwick Park, Northamptonshire
Died22 June 1893(1893-06-22) (aged 61)
Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1848–1893
RankVice Admiral
CommandsMediterranean Fleet (1891–93)
Admiral-Superintendent, Naval Reserves (1888–91)
Australia Station (1884–87)
HMS Monarch (1878–82)
HMS Raleigh (1874–77)
HMS Surprise (1864–66)
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
RelationsGeorge Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon (son)

Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon, KCB (4 January 1832 – 22 June 1893)[1] was a Royal Navy officer who died when his flagship HMS Victoria collided with HMS Camperdown during manoeuvres off Tripoli, Lebanon.

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