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COMMANDER // 1772–1812

Hans Peter Holm

captainKingdom of Denmark1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1772 – 1812

17751780178517901795180018051810Gunboat War · 1807-1814Battle of Lyngør — July 6, 1812 · Denmark–Norway · Gunboat War

Active service 1812 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 40.

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Captain Hans Peter Holm 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 HMS Dictator, destroyed his vessel, HDMS Najaden. Holm sustained wounds in the battle but survived, only to drown in an accident shortly afterwards.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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