About Donald Mackay
Lived 1780 – 1850 (aged 69). Donald Mackay was a British naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Donald Hugh Mackay (31 December 1780 – 26 March 1850) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown.
Naval career Mackay joined to Royal Navy in January 1792. He took part in the expedition to Ostend under Rear Admiral Sir Home Popham to destroy the sluice gates of the Bruges canal in May 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Family In 1848 Mackay married Helen Martha Twinnin.
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Who was Donald Mackay?
British Royal Navy admiral (1780-1850)
When was Donald Mackay born?
Donald Mackay was born on 31 December 1780.
When did Donald Mackay die?
Donald Mackay died on 26 March 1850.
What was Donald Mackay's occupation?
Donald Mackay was a naval officer.
What nationality was Donald Mackay?
Donald Mackay was British.
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