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Rochfort Maguire
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Rochfort Maguire (18 June 1815 – 29 June 1867) was an Irish Royal Navy officer who served as captain of HMS Plover from 1852 to 1853 during the Franklin search expedition.
Quick Facts Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station, Preceded by ...
Rochfort Maguire | |
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![]() Portrait by Stephen Pearce | |
Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station | |
In office 23 May 1866 – 28 May 1867 (1866-05-23 – 1867-05-28) | |
Preceded by | Sir William Wiseman |
Succeeded by | Rowley Lambert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1815-06-18)18 June 1815 County Westmeath, Ireland |
Died | 29 June 1867(1867-06-29) (aged 52) Gosport, Hampshire, England |
Awards | Arctic Medal, 1818–55 |
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Service years | 1830–1867 |
Rank | Commodore |
Conflict | Oriental Crisis of 1840 |
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