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Richard Collinson

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British Royal Navy admiral (1811-1883)

Historical FiguresLived 1811 to 1883 · aged 71

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Admiral Sir Richard Collinson was an English naval officer and explorer of the Northwest Passage.

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HMS Plover commanded by Collinson from 1842 to 1846 during his survey of the coast of China

HMS Plover commanded by Collinson from 1842 to 1846 during his survey of the coast of China

Capt. Collinson, CB, RN, present at the signing of the Treaty of Nanking on board HMS Cornwallis (see file information, Key, No. 22). Artist: Capt. John Platt, Bengal Volunteers

Capt. Collinson, CB, RN, present at the signing of the Treaty of Nanking on board HMS Cornwallis (see file information, Key, No. 22). Artist: Capt. John Platt, Bengal Volunteers

Awards 2

1858Founder’s Medal

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

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About this person

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Historical Figures

Type

Historical Figure

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1811 to 1883 · aged 71

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