Frederick Evans (hydrographer)

Sir Frederick Evans
Born
Frederick John Owen Evans

(1815-03-09)9 March 1815
Southsea, Hampshire, England
Died20 December 1885(1885-12-20) (aged 70)
Kensington, London
OccupationHydrographer of the Navy
Known forStudies on magnetism
Military status
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1828–1885
RankCaptain
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath

Sir Frederick John Owen Evans KCB FRS FRAS FRGS RN (9 March 1815 – 20 December 1885), was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became a distinguished hydrographer during his career and served as Hydrographer of the Navy.

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