Sir John Strachan, 5th Baronet

John Strachan, 5th Baronet[a]
Died28 December 1777
Bath, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1727–1777
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Fortune
HMS Experiment
HMS Sapphire
HMS Orford
Battles / wars
RelationsRichard Strachan (Nephew)

Sir John Strachan (died 28 December 1777) was a baronet and chief of Clan Strachan. He served in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of captain and commanding a number of warships. His nephew, Richard Strachan, would also go on to have a distinguished career in the navy.

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