George Thorp (Royal Navy officer)
George Thorp | |
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| Born | 9 September 1777 Chillingham, Northumberland |
| Died | 25 July 1797 (aged 19) Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1790–1797 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | |
George Thorp (9 September 1777 – 25 July 1797) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the French Revolutionary Wars. His short, but distinguished, career culminated in service as first lieutenant of the frigate HMS Terpsichore and his death, aged 19, at the side of his commanding officer, Captain Richard Bowen, in the assault on Santa Cruz, Tenerife.