Lord Cochrane
@thoscochrane.bsky.social
The incredible life of Lord Cochrane | Age of Sail | Napoleonic Wars | Tallships | Seamanship
- hobby historian, main topic: the life and achievements of Lord Cochrane
- deckhand
- occasional posts about the Aubrey/Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian
- hobby historian, main topic: the life and achievements of Lord Cochrane
- deckhand
- occasional posts about the Aubrey/Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian
Pinned
'MY HEALTH HAVING SUFFERED BY LONG AND CLOSE CONFINEMENT, AND MY OPPRESSORS BEING RESOLVED TO DEPRIVE ME OF PROPERTY OR LIFE, I SUBMIT TO ROBBERY TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM MURDER, IN THE HOPE THAT I SHALL LIVE TO BRING THE DELINQUENTS TO JUSTICE.'
King's Bench Prison, July 3rd, 1815
Cochrane
King's Bench Prison, July 3rd, 1815
Cochrane
"It is sufficient to mention that in the defence of the castle of Trinidad, when the Spanish flag hoisted on the wall fell into the ditch under a most dreadful fire from the enemy, his lordship was the only person who, regardless of the shower of...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #NapoleonicHistory
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #NapoleonicHistory
February 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
"It is sufficient to mention that in the defence of the castle of Trinidad, when the Spanish flag hoisted on the wall fell into the ditch under a most dreadful fire from the enemy, his lordship was the only person who, regardless of the shower of...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #NapoleonicHistory
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #NapoleonicHistory
'All hail to the hero - of ENGLAND the boast
The honour - the glory - the pride of our coast
Let the bells peal his name, and the cannon's loud roar
Sound the plaudits of COCHRANE, the friend of her shore
From boyhood devoted to ENGLAND and FAME
Each ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #britishhistory
The honour - the glory - the pride of our coast
Let the bells peal his name, and the cannon's loud roar
Sound the plaudits of COCHRANE, the friend of her shore
From boyhood devoted to ENGLAND and FAME
Each ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #britishhistory
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
'All hail to the hero - of ENGLAND the boast
The honour - the glory - the pride of our coast
Let the bells peal his name, and the cannon's loud roar
Sound the plaudits of COCHRANE, the friend of her shore
From boyhood devoted to ENGLAND and FAME
Each ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #britishhistory
The honour - the glory - the pride of our coast
Let the bells peal his name, and the cannon's loud roar
Sound the plaudits of COCHRANE, the friend of her shore
From boyhood devoted to ENGLAND and FAME
Each ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #britishhistory
A new book about the incredible life of Thomas Cochrane; release date:
‼️ 3 September 2026 ‼️
#histbookchat #skystorians #NapoleonicHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #LordCochrane #MasterAndCommander #booksky #Regency
www.penguin.co.uk/books/440249...
‼️ 3 September 2026 ‼️
#histbookchat #skystorians #NapoleonicHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #LordCochrane #MasterAndCommander #booksky #Regency
www.penguin.co.uk/books/440249...
A Dangerous Game
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane – naval hero, political radical and inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey – whose audacity at sea, scandals on land and battles across empires mak...
www.penguin.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 12:08 PM
A new book about the incredible life of Thomas Cochrane; release date:
‼️ 3 September 2026 ‼️
#histbookchat #skystorians #NapoleonicHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #LordCochrane #MasterAndCommander #booksky #Regency
www.penguin.co.uk/books/440249...
‼️ 3 September 2026 ‼️
#histbookchat #skystorians #NapoleonicHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #LordCochrane #MasterAndCommander #booksky #Regency
www.penguin.co.uk/books/440249...
"He was tall and commanding in person, lively and winning in manner, prompt in counsel, and daring but cool in action. Endowed by nature both with strength of character and military genius, versed in naval science both by study and ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #ChileanIndependence
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #ChileanIndependence
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 AM
"He was tall and commanding in person, lively and winning in manner, prompt in counsel, and daring but cool in action. Endowed by nature both with strength of character and military genius, versed in naval science both by study and ....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #ChileanIndependence
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #ChileanIndependence
Highly recommend to all Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin fans!
A Patrick O’Brian Podcast on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-4p...
#histbookchat #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #Aubrey/Maturin #MasterAndCommander #HistoricalFiction #PatrickOBrian
A Patrick O’Brian Podcast on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-4p...
#histbookchat #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #Aubrey/Maturin #MasterAndCommander #HistoricalFiction #PatrickOBrian
The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast | Mike & Ian
A fan podcast reviewing all of the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian, beginning with the first - Master and Commander. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/lubbershole
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January 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Highly recommend to all Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin fans!
A Patrick O’Brian Podcast on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-4p...
#histbookchat #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #Aubrey/Maturin #MasterAndCommander #HistoricalFiction #PatrickOBrian
A Patrick O’Brian Podcast on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/pa/pbblog-4p...
#histbookchat #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #Aubrey/Maturin #MasterAndCommander #HistoricalFiction #PatrickOBrian
Becoming a Skilled Seaman
When joining his uncle's ship as a midshipman, Lord Cochrane was determined to master every aspect of a sailor's duty. Lieutenant Jack Larmour was one of the few seamen who, due to their....
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When joining his uncle's ship as a midshipman, Lord Cochrane was determined to master every aspect of a sailor's duty. Lieutenant Jack Larmour was one of the few seamen who, due to their....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #seamanship
January 25, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Becoming a Skilled Seaman
When joining his uncle's ship as a midshipman, Lord Cochrane was determined to master every aspect of a sailor's duty. Lieutenant Jack Larmour was one of the few seamen who, due to their....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #seamanship
When joining his uncle's ship as a midshipman, Lord Cochrane was determined to master every aspect of a sailor's duty. Lieutenant Jack Larmour was one of the few seamen who, due to their....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #seamanship
January 24, 2026 at 7:58 PM
'No officer ever attempted or succeeded in more arduous enterprises with so little loss. Before he fired a shot he reconnoitred in person, took soundings and bearings, passed whole nights in the boats, his lead line and spy glass incessantly at work. Another fixed ...
#NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
#NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
January 24, 2026 at 12:58 PM
'No officer ever attempted or succeeded in more arduous enterprises with so little loss. Before he fired a shot he reconnoitred in person, took soundings and bearings, passed whole nights in the boats, his lead line and spy glass incessantly at work. Another fixed ...
#NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
#NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
"I had already married Lady Dundonald twice and was so well satisfied with my choice of a wife that I had no objection to marry her twenty times"
- Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald -
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#Regency
- Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald -
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald
#Regency
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
"I had already married Lady Dundonald twice and was so well satisfied with my choice of a wife that I had no objection to marry her twenty times"
- Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald -
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald
#Regency
- Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald -
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald
#Regency
"A beautiful instance of ready seamanship was displayed by Lord Cochrane upon this occasion. Having already reconnoitred the coast, he requested he might be permitted to lead upon the occasion. The Spartan...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #MasterAndCommander
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #MasterAndCommander
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
"A beautiful instance of ready seamanship was displayed by Lord Cochrane upon this occasion. Having already reconnoitred the coast, he requested he might be permitted to lead upon the occasion. The Spartan...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #MasterAndCommander
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #MasterAndCommander
I absolutely love this beautiful stained glass window!!!
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #ChileanIndependence #MasterAndCommander
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #ChileanIndependence #MasterAndCommander
Finishing touches to our Admiral Cochrane stained glass window. One of Scotland's finest Admirals. Inspiration for many a nautical tale... inc Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey / Master and Commander film.
#scotland #chile #peru #greece #independence
#scotland #chile #peru #greece #independence
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I absolutely love this beautiful stained glass window!!!
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #ChileanIndependence #MasterAndCommander
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #ChileanIndependence #MasterAndCommander
Aurora borealis in the north of Germany
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Aurora borealis in the north of Germany
On 18 January 1823 at 6 p.m. the Montezuma fired a gun and struck Lord Cochrane's flag, which he received with no apparent emotion. He went aboard the charter Colonel Allen and sailed to Rio de Janeiro where he became First Admiral of the Imperial Navy of Brazil.
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#LordCochrane #NavalHistory
January 18, 2026 at 5:47 AM
On 18 January 1823 at 6 p.m. the Montezuma fired a gun and struck Lord Cochrane's flag, which he received with no apparent emotion. He went aboard the charter Colonel Allen and sailed to Rio de Janeiro where he became First Admiral of the Imperial Navy of Brazil.
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory
Lord Cochrane "frequently rowed about the bay (of Callao) in his gig with the lead in his hand, sounding with the greatest nonchalance, while shots of all shapes and sizes were directed at him from the batteries and gunboats."
Alexander Caldecleugh
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Alexander Caldecleugh
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January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Lord Cochrane "frequently rowed about the bay (of Callao) in his gig with the lead in his hand, sounding with the greatest nonchalance, while shots of all shapes and sizes were directed at him from the batteries and gunboats."
Alexander Caldecleugh
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #ChileanIndependence
Alexander Caldecleugh
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#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald
OTD in 1848 Lord Dundonald succeeded Jane Austen's brother Sir Francis Austen as Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West India Station.
By the Commissioners for executing the...
OTD in 1848 Lord Dundonald succeeded Jane Austen's brother Sir Francis Austen as Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West India Station.
By the Commissioners for executing the...
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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OTD in 1848 Lord Dundonald succeeded Jane Austen's brother Sir Francis Austen as Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West India Station.
By the Commissioners for executing the...
OTD in 1848 Lord Dundonald succeeded Jane Austen's brother Sir Francis Austen as Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West India Station.
By the Commissioners for executing the...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #MasterAndCommander #histbookchat
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane – naval hero, political radical and inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey – whose audacity at sea, scandals on land and ...
Read more ⬇️
peter-moore.co.uk/books/a-dang...
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane – naval hero, political radical and inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey – whose audacity at sea, scandals on land and ...
Read more ⬇️
peter-moore.co.uk/books/a-dang...
A Dangerous Game: Thomas Cochrane’s Life on the Edge
peter-moore.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #MasterAndCommander #histbookchat
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane – naval hero, political radical and inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey – whose audacity at sea, scandals on land and ...
Read more ⬇️
peter-moore.co.uk/books/a-dang...
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane – naval hero, political radical and inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey – whose audacity at sea, scandals on land and ...
Read more ⬇️
peter-moore.co.uk/books/a-dang...
One of Cochrane's ruses adopted by Patrick O'Brian for his Aubrey/Maturin novels which also found its way into the movie
MASTER AND COMMANDER
youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MasterAndCommander #Aubrey/Maturin
MASTER AND COMMANDER
youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MasterAndCommander #Aubrey/Maturin
Evade Your Enemies on the Open Seas
YouTube video by Smithsonian Channel
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January 11, 2026 at 9:22 AM
One of Cochrane's ruses adopted by Patrick O'Brian for his Aubrey/Maturin novels which also found its way into the movie
MASTER AND COMMANDER
youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MasterAndCommander #Aubrey/Maturin
MASTER AND COMMANDER
youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #MasterAndCommander #Aubrey/Maturin
OTD (10 January) in 1837 Lord Dundonald was promoted to Rear Admiral of the White
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #NavalHistory
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #NavalHistory
January 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
OTD (10 January) in 1837 Lord Dundonald was promoted to Rear Admiral of the White
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #NavalHistory
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #NavalHistory
A beautiful James Gillray caricature of the 1807 Westminster election
(my collection)
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #Westminster #history #regency
(my collection)
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January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A beautiful James Gillray caricature of the 1807 Westminster election
(my collection)
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #Westminster #history #regency
(my collection)
#LordCochrane #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy #Westminster #history #regency
Sir Thomas Hardy to Lord Dundonald
Admiralty, May 8. 1832
My dear Lord Dundonald
Sir James Graham desires me to say that you will be in the Gazette this evening, and he will be happy to present you to the King at the dance tomorrow. Not being a....
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Admiralty, May 8. 1832
My dear Lord Dundonald
Sir James Graham desires me to say that you will be in the Gazette this evening, and he will be happy to present you to the King at the dance tomorrow. Not being a....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
January 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Sir Thomas Hardy to Lord Dundonald
Admiralty, May 8. 1832
My dear Lord Dundonald
Sir James Graham desires me to say that you will be in the Gazette this evening, and he will be happy to present you to the King at the dance tomorrow. Not being a....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
Admiralty, May 8. 1832
My dear Lord Dundonald
Sir James Graham desires me to say that you will be in the Gazette this evening, and he will be happy to present you to the King at the dance tomorrow. Not being a....
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy
museomaritimo.cl/2025/12/12/e...
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Exposición 250 años Cochrane - Museo Maritimo Nacional
“Testimonios de una vida en el mar: exposición en conmemoración de los 250 años del natalicio del Vicealmirante Lord Thomas Alexander Cochrane” Lord Cochrane fue uno de los marinos más brillantes y au...
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January 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
OTD (3 January) in 1848 the Earl of Dundonald was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral of the Red ⚓️ 🏴
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#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 AM
OTD (3 January) in 1848 the Earl of Dundonald was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral of the Red ⚓️ 🏴
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald
Extremely pleased to see that there are some people out there who share my passion for this outstanding officer!
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy
Admiral Cochrane. One of Scotlands finest Admirals. Inspiration for many a nautical tale... inc Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey /Master and Commander film. A new stained glass window for a north Glasgow home. 🏴⚓️
#stainedglass #glasgow #scotland
#stainedglass #glasgow #scotland
January 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Extremely pleased to see that there are some people out there who share my passion for this outstanding officer!
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy
#LordCochrane #NavalHistory #AgeOfSail #EarlOfDundonald #RoyalNavy