George Hancock (Royal Navy officer)
| George Hancock | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1819 |
| Died | 20 September 1876 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1834 - 1876 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Immortalité HMS Trafalgar HMS Duncan HMS Duke of Wellington Pacific Station |
Rear Admiral George Hancock (1819 – 20 September 1876) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station.
Naval career
Hancock joined the Royal Navy in 1834.[1] As a Commander he was regarded as an innovator in medical matters and insisted that the ship's surgeon had his own cabin.[2] Promoted to Captain in 1855, he was given command of HMS Immortalité, HMS Trafalgar, HMS Duncan and HMS Duke of Wellington.[1] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station in 1876.[1] He died in this role in September 1876.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 William Loney RN
- ↑ A naval medical service reform 1855 British Medical Journal, 5 November 1955
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Arthur Cochrane |
Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station April 1876–September 1876 |
Succeeded by Sir Algernon de Horsey |
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