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John McNeill Boyd

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John McNeill Boyd

Birth
Death
9 Feb 1861 (aged 48–49)
Burial
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Add to Map
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Captain of the HMS Ajax who was lost at sea on February 9, 1861.

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John McNeill Boyd was a sailor for most of his life, quickly working his way through the ranks of the Royal Navy. He died heroically trying to save the lives of fellow sailors during some of the worst storms ever to hit the east coast of Ireland. He is buried in the graveyard of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
Captain of the HMS Ajax who was lost at sea on February 9, 1861.

Additional information provided by S B (51495916):

John McNeill Boyd was a sailor for most of his life, quickly working his way through the ranks of the Royal Navy. He died heroically trying to save the lives of fellow sailors during some of the worst storms ever to hit the east coast of Ireland. He is buried in the graveyard of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

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