George Thorp was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the French Revolutionary Wars. His short, but distinguished, career culminated in service as first lieutenant of the frigate HMS Terpsichore and his death, aged 19, at the side of his commanding officer, Captain Richard Bowen, in the assault on Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- September 9, 1777
- Died
- July 25, 1797
