Richard Warren | |
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Born | 1806 |
Died | 29 July 1875 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1822–1870 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held |
HMS Magicienne HMS Trincomalee HMS Cressy South East Coast of America Station Nore Command |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Admiral Richard Laird Warren (1806 – 29 July 1875) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Born the son of Admiral Frederick Warren, [1] [2] Warren joined the Royal Navy in 1822. [3] Promoted to captain in 1839, he commanded HMS Magicienne and then HMS Trincomalee. [3] The Trincomalee was assigned to provide hurricane relief and to search vessels for slave-trade activities on the North American Station. [4]
He also commanded HMS Cressy in the Black Sea during the Crimean War. [3] He was appointed Commander-in-chief, South East Coast of America Station in 1861 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1869 and retired in 1870. [3]
In 1844 he married Eleanor Charlotte Warren; they had six sons and four daughters. [2]