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The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In 1809, Lord Cochrane was selected by the First Lord of the Admiralty, on account of his daring valour, to command a fleet of fire-ships intended for the destruction of the French fleet then lying at anchor, and blockaded by Lord Gambier, in the Basque Roads...he went on board one of the explosion-ships containing 1500 barrels of gunpowder, and performed the hazardous service most effectually. For his signal gallantry on this occasion he received the Knighthood of the Bath. He had been chosen M.P. first for Honiton, and afterwards, in 1807, for Westminster...In the early part of 1814 Lord Cochrane was charged with being implicated in a fraud committed by one Charles Random de Berenger...His banner was ejected from Westminster Abbey, and his name was removed from the Navy List. Thus England punished herself by losing the subsequent services of her naval hero...In 1830 Lord Dundonald was reinstated in his rank in the British Navy, and...was appointed Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station in 1848...He long ago invented a project for blowing up and annihilating fleets, which was submitted to the Government'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Late Earl of Dundonald: A Naval Hero's Controversial Career This photograph, taken by Maull and Polyblank in 1860, captures the enigmatic figure of the Earl of Dundonald, whose naval career was marked by daring valor, controversy, and innovation. Born as Thomas Cochrane in 1775, he rose to prominence in the British Navy in 1809 when he was entrusted with commanding a fleet of fire-ships to destroy the French fleet in the Basque Roads. His successful execution of this dangerous mission earned him the Knighthood of the Bath. However, his tenure as a Member of Parliament for Westminster in the early 1800s was marred by scandal when he was accused of being involved in a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by Charles Random de Berenger. As a result, his banner was ejected from Westminster Abbey, and his name was removed from the Navy List. England mourned the loss of a promising naval hero. Despite this setback, the Earl of Dundonald's career was far from over. In 1830, he was reinstated in his rank in the British Navy and was appointed Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station in 1848. Moreover, he had long conceived a plan for annihilating enemy fleets through a unique project, which he submitted to the Government. This photograph serves as a testament to the Earl of Dundonald's complex and intriguing life, filled with heroism, controversy, and innovation. His story is a reminder of the intricacies of human nature and the enduring allure of the sea.
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