George Farmer (Royal Navy officer)
George Farmer | |
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| Born | 1732 Youghal, County Cork |
| Died | October 6, 1779 (aged 46–47) Aboard HMS Quebec |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1755–1779 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Weazle HMS Swift Governor of the Falkland Islands HMS Tamar HMS Launceston HMS Seahorse HMS Quebec |
| Battles / wars | |
Captain George Farmer (1732 – 6 October 1779) was a Royal Navy officer who served in the Seven Years' War and American War of Independence. He was killed while in command of HMS Quebec at the action of 6 October 1779.