Dooitze Eelkes Hinxt
Dooitze Eelkes Hinxt | |
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| Born | Unknown date, c. 1741 Dokkum, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 10 August 1797 (aged 55–56) off Texel, Dutch Republic |
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| Years of service | 1782–1797 |
| Rank | Captain |
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Captain Dooitze Eelkes Hinxt (c. 1741 – 20 October 1797) was a Dutch naval officer. He was the son of Eelke Tabes Hinxt, a merchant captain from the city of Dokkum. Hinxt died on the ship of war Beschermer, due to the wounds he received during the battle of Camperdown.