Sir Horatio Thomas Austin
(1801-1865), Admiral and explorerEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 1 portrait
Entering the Navy in 1813, Austin took part in Parry's second Arctic expedition of 1824-25. Between 1832 and 1834 he commanded Salamander, one of the first steamers in the Navy. After becoming captain in 1838, Austin served in the Syrian war, 1839-43, and in 1850-51 he commanded a squadron in search of Sir John Franklin. From 1854 he served first as superintendent of Deptford dockyard, and then as admiral superintendent of Malta dockyard.
by Stephen Pearce
oil on canvas, 1860
NPG 1218
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