Alexander Boyle

Alexander Boyle (1810–1884) was a Royal Navy officer whose most famous command was HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship. Life He was born in Edinburgh at 41 George Street on 9 March 1810 the son of David Boyle, at that point both Solicitor General and MP for Ayrshire. His father was later made "Lord Boyle", Lord President of the Court of Session. He was also known as Lord Shewalton due to his Ayrshire estates. His mother was Elizabeth Montgomery. He joined the Royal Navy on 4 September 1823 aged 13. He became a Lieutenant in October 1830 aged 20.