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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Stopford was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 8 December, 1879. | |||
He was promoted to the rank of {{ | Stopford was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1892. | ||
He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1898. | |||
Stopford was appointed in command of the {{UK-Leviathan|f=t}} on 16 June, 1903.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 17 June, 1903. Issue '''37109''', col D, p. 13.</ref> | Stopford was appointed in command of the {{UK-Leviathan|f=t}} on 16 June, 1903.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 17 June, 1903. Issue '''37109''', col D, p. 13.</ref> | ||
He served as captain of {{UK-Glory}} from February 1904 until October of the next year. | He served as captain of {{UK-Glory}} from February 1904 until October of the next year. | ||
He was appointed in command of the [[Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth]] on 1 February, 1906.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 16 December, 1906. Issue '''37892''', col B, p. 11.</ref> | He was appointed in command of the [[Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth]] on 1 February, 1906.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 16 December, 1906. Issue '''37892''', col B, p. 11.</ref> | ||
In the first week of November, there were two nights of riots among stokers at the Barracks. They were initially upset that they'd been told by Lieutenant [[Bernard St. George Collard|Collard]] to "take a knee" before receiving a mild rebuke, and when this caused a rumpus, Stopford compounded the issue by addressing them and characterising their reaction as one of simple "stupidity."<ref>"Rioting at Portsmouth Naval Barracks." ''The Times'' (London, England), Wednesday, Nov 07, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38171.</ref> Arrests were made, and tumult broke windows and furnishings, but injuries were light. | |||
Probably not coincidentally, within a fortnight Stopford had the honour of receiving Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth [[Archibald Lucius Douglas|Sir Archibald L. Douglas]]. The C-in-C employed a little bit more sugar in encouraging the assembled younger stokers to demonstrate the great loyalty Britain was confident they possessed, and to resist the influence of disillusioned older men.<ref>"Naval And Military Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Friday, Nov 16, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38179.</ref> Though Douglas had written a supportive note in Stopford's defence regarding this incident,<ref>ADM 196/87.</ref> Stopford was swiftly succeeded as Commodore of the Barracks on 18 December by [[Arthur Archibald Campbell Galloway]].<ref>"Naval And Military Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Dec 18, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38206.</ref> | |||
Stopford retired with the rank of {{RearRN}} on 10 October, 1907. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[William Graham White|William G. White]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Halcyon (1894)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Halcyon'']]'''<br>6 Nov, 1896{{NLApr97|p. 227}}<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Scott William Alfred Hamilton Gray|Scott W. A. H. Gray]]'''}} | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[William Graham White|William G. White]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Halcyon (1894)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Halcyon'']]'''<br>6 Nov, 1896{{NLApr97|p. 227}}<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Scott William Alfred Hamilton Gray|Scott W. A. H. Gray]]'''}} | ||
{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Stanley Cecil James Colville|The Hon. Stanley C. J. Colville]]'''|'''[[Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications|Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications]]'''<br>9 Sep, 1898<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39 | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Stanley Cecil James Colville|The Hon. Stanley C. J. Colville]]'''|'''[[Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications|Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications]]'''<br>9 Sep, 1898<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39/491.}}</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Richard Bowles Farquhar|Richard B. Farquhar]]'''}} | ||
{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Richard Penrose Humpage|Richard P. Humpage]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Pallas (1890)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Pallas'']]'''<br>11 Oct, 1900<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref> – 10 Dec, 1901<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Hope Robertson|Charles H. Robertson]]'''}} | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Richard Penrose Humpage|Richard P. Humpage]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Pallas (1890)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Pallas'']]'''<br>11 Oct, 1900<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref> – 10 Dec, 1901<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Hope Robertson|Charles H. Robertson]]'''}} | ||
{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Robert Swinburne Lowry|Robert S. Lowry]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Ramillies (1892)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Ramillies'']]'''<br>24 Jan, 1902<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref> – 2 Oct, 1902<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Francis George Kirby|Frank G. Kirby]]'''}} | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Robert Swinburne Lowry|Robert S. Lowry]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Ramillies (1892)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Ramillies'']]'''<br>24 Jan, 1902<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref> – 2 Oct, 1902<ref>Stopford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1232.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Francis George Kirby|Frank G. Kirby]]'''}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 7 April 2022
Rear-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Walter George Stopford (18 September, 1855 – 1 December, 1918) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Stopford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 8 December, 1879.
Stopford was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1892.
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1898.
Stopford was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Leviathan on 16 June, 1903.[1]
He served as captain of Glory from February 1904 until October of the next year.
He was appointed in command of the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth on 1 February, 1906.[2]
In the first week of November, there were two nights of riots among stokers at the Barracks. They were initially upset that they'd been told by Lieutenant Collard to "take a knee" before receiving a mild rebuke, and when this caused a rumpus, Stopford compounded the issue by addressing them and characterising their reaction as one of simple "stupidity."[3] Arrests were made, and tumult broke windows and furnishings, but injuries were light.
Probably not coincidentally, within a fortnight Stopford had the honour of receiving Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth Sir Archibald L. Douglas. The C-in-C employed a little bit more sugar in encouraging the assembled younger stokers to demonstrate the great loyalty Britain was confident they possessed, and to resist the influence of disillusioned older men.[4] Though Douglas had written a supportive note in Stopford's defence regarding this incident,[5] Stopford was swiftly succeeded as Commodore of the Barracks on 18 December by Arthur Archibald Campbell Galloway.[6]
Stopford retired with the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 October, 1907.
See Also
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William G. White |
Captain of H.M.S. Halcyon 6 Nov, 1896[7][8] |
Succeeded by Scott W. A. H. Gray |
| Preceded by The Hon. Stanley C. J. Colville |
Naval Adviser to the Inspector-General of Fortifications 9 Sep, 1898[9] |
Succeeded by Richard B. Farquhar |
| Preceded by Richard P. Humpage |
Captain of H.M.S. Pallas 11 Oct, 1900[10] – 10 Dec, 1901[11] |
Succeeded by Charles H. Robertson |
| Preceded by Robert S. Lowry |
Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies 24 Jan, 1902[12] – 2 Oct, 1902[13] |
Succeeded by Frank G. Kirby |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Leviathan 16 Jun, 1903[14] – 1904[15] |
Succeeded by Francis G. Kirby |
| Preceded by Arthur W. Carter |
Captain of H.M.S. Glory 29 Feb, 1904[16] – 16 Oct, 1905[17] |
Succeeded by Ernest C. T. Troubridge |
| Preceded by Spencer H. M. Login |
Commodore-in-Command, Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth 1 Feb, 1906[18] – 17 Dec, 1906[19] |
Succeeded by Arthur A. C. Galloway |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 17 June, 1903. Issue 37109, col D, p. 13.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 16 December, 1906. Issue 37892, col B, p. 11.
- ↑ "Rioting at Portsmouth Naval Barracks." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Nov 07, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38171.
- ↑ "Naval And Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Friday, Nov 16, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38179.
- ↑ ADM 196/87.
- ↑ "Naval And Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Dec 18, 1906; pg. 11; Issue 38206.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 227.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/491.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 17 June, 1903. Issue 37109, col D, p. 13.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1232.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 323.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 323.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 16 December, 1906. Issue 37892, col B, p. 11.
- ↑ Stopford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 323.
