Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald

"Popularly known as "The Sea Wolf" for his daring, skill, and enterprise, Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Dundonald, was one of the finest frigate captains to fight in Nelson's navy. Christopher Lloyd's vivid biography paints a memorable portrait of the leader, inventor, and reformer."

"The Life Of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl Of Dundonald, G.C.B., Admiral Of The Red, Rear-Admiral Of The Fleet, Etc., Etc., Completing "the Autobiography Of A Seaman." BY Thomas, Eleventh Earl Of Dundonald, And H.R. Fox Bourne, Author Of "English Seamen Under The Tudors," Etc. Etc. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Published 1869. "

"Born 14 December 1775, Annisfield, Lanarkshire. Commissioned in the navy by his uncle, while still a child, Cochrane officially joined the navy in 1793 at 17 years of age, on HMS Hind." Details from the Research Collections Information Service Sheets at the Royal Naval Museum.

"Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (14 December 1775%u201331 October 1860), styled Lord Cochrane between 1778 and 1831, was a politician and naval adventurer. He was one of the most daring and successful captains of the Napoleonic Wars, leading the French to nickname him "le loup des mers" ("the sea wolf")."