Sharkey Ward
Nigel MacCartan-Ward | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nigel David Ward |
| Nickname(s) | "Sharkey" |
| Born | 22 September 1943 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | 17 May 2024 (aged 80) Grenada |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1962–1985 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | Fleet Air Arm |
| Commands | 700A Sea Harrier Intensive Flying Trials Unit, 899 Naval Air Squadron, 801 Naval Air Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Falklands War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Cross |
| Website | Official website |
Commander Nigel David "Sharkey" MacCartan-Ward, DSC, AFC (born Nigel David Ward, 22 September 1943 – 17 May 2024) was a Royal Navy officer who introduced the Sea Harrier aircraft to service with the Fleet Air Arm and commanded 801 Naval Air Squadron during the Falklands War. His nickname of "Sharkey" is traditional for anyone called Ward in the navy, after the Barbary corsair Jack Ward.