Hans Peter Holm
Hans Peter Holm | |
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| Born | 17 June 1772 Søholm near Hillerød, Denmark |
| Died | 26 October 1812 (aged 40) Langesundsfjord, Norway |
| Buried | Langesund, Norway |
| Allegiance | Denmark–Norway |
| Branch | Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy |
| Years of service | 1785–1812 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | Father: Peter Holm Son: Peter Christian Holm Grandsons: Hans Peter Holm and Gustav Frederick Holm |
Captain Hans Peter Holm (17 June 1772 – 26 October 1812) was a Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy officer who commanded several naval vessels during the Gunboat War. His most important action occurred in 1812 at the Battle of Lyngør when a British squadron, led by the British ship-of-the-line HMS Dictator, destroyed his vessel, HDMS Najaden. Holm sustained wounds in the battle but survived, only to drown in an accident shortly afterwards.