Sherard Osborn Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sherard Osborn, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

4 records1855–18554 events4 places

Chronological biography

1855

Capture of Kerch24 May 1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Commander · Naval Commander · Kerch

Takes part in the Allied seizure of Kerch that opens the Sea of Azov to naval operations.

Sea of Azov OperationsJune 1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Commander · Sea of Azov Commander · Sea of Azov

Commands a gunboat flotilla destroying Russian supply depots and transport links around the Sea of Azov.

Taganrog Operations5 August 1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Commander · Sea of Azov Commander · Taganrog

Returns to Taganrog with the Azov flotilla and captures Russian guns during renewed operations.

Petrushena Raid6 August 1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Commander · Sea of Azov Commander · Petrushena

Directs attacks that destroy Russian barracks and stores near Petrushena.

Titles and roles

Commander · Naval Commander · Commander · Sea of Azov Commander

Record provenance

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