John Schank

Admiral

John Schank
Admiral John Schank, 1799
Born1746 (1746)
Died6 February 1823(1823-02-06) (aged 76–77)
Barton House, Dawlish, Devon, England
AllegianceGreat Britain
United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1757–1823
RankAdmiral of the Blue
CommandsSt John's naval department
HMS Inflexible
Transport Board
Conflicts
AwardsFellow of the Royal Society
RelationsSir William Grant, brother-in-law
Other workMerchant seaman
Naval architect

Admiral of the Blue John Schank (c. 1740 – 6 February 1823) was a Royal Navy officer known for his skill in ship construction and mechanical design.

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