Sir Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet

Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet[a]
Strachan on HMS San Domingo, conducting the bombardment of Flushing during the Walcheren Campaign of 1809
Born	27 October 1760 Devon, England
Died	3 February 1828 Bryanston Square, London
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1772–1828
Rank	Admiral
Commands	HMS Lizard HMS Naiad HMS Vestal HMS Phoenix HMS Concorde HMS Melampus HMS Diamond HMS Captain HMS Donegal HMS Caesar
Battles / wars	American Revolutionary War Battle of Porto Praya Battle of Sadras French Revolutionary Wars Action of 23 April 1794 War of the Third Coalition Battle of Cape Ortegal War of the Fifth Coalition Walcheren Campaign
Awards	GCB
Relations	John Strachan (Uncle)

Sir Richard John Strachan, 6th Baronet GCB (27 October 1760 – 3 February 1828) was a British officer of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral. Sir Dicky, as his friends referred to him, was the last Chief of Clan Strachan. The Baronetcy became dormant in 1854 as he died without male heir.