On: Thomas Cochrane

[hansjorg]

This is very entertaining, but it seems a bit too crafted for a specific audience with all the "those damned bureaucrats!" and whatnot.

For a similar naval hot shot, check out Peter Tordenskjold (lit. thunder shield):

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tordenskjold

There are lots of amusing stories about his crazy deeds, but he employed people to do PR for him, so take it with more than the usual grain of salt.