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==Early Life & Career==
==Early Life & Career==
He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 4 April, 1870.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23605/pages/2099 no. 23605.  p. 2099.]  8 April, 1870.</ref>
Marrack entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at {{UK-1Britannia}}, his examination scores ranking him tenth of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.<ref>"Military And Naval Intelligence."  ''The Times'' (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.</ref>


Marrack was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25123/pages/3031 no. 25123.  p. 3031.]  30 June, 1882.</ref>
He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 4 April, 1870.{{Gaz|23605|2099|8 April, 1870}}
 
Marrack was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882.{{Gaz|25123|3031|30 June, 1882}}


He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1888.{{NLDec16|p. 601}}
He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1888.{{NLDec16|p. 601}}
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In March 1897, he became Captain of {{UK-1RoyalOak}}, staying with her for two years.
In March 1897, he became Captain of {{UK-1RoyalOak}}, staying with her for two years.


Marrack was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 January, 1902, vice [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Jackson]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27401/pages/582 no. 27401.  p. 582.]  28 January, 1902.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 11 November, 1906, vice [[Charles William de la Poer Beresford, First Baron Beresford|Beresford]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27967/pages/7628 no. 27967.  p. 7628.]  13 November, 1906.</ref>
Marrack was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 January, 1902, vice [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Jackson]].{{Gaz|27401|582|28 January, 1902}} He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 11 November, 1906, vice [[Charles William de la Poer Beresford, First Baron Beresford|Beresford]].{{Gaz|27967|7628|13 November, 1906}}


In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 November, 1906.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27969/pages/7817 no. 27969.  p. 7817.]  20 November, 1906.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 10 February, 1911.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28464/pages/1042 no. 28464.  p. 1042.]  10 February, 1911.</ref>
In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 November, 1906.{{Gaz|27969|7817|20 November, 1906}} He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 10 February, 1911.{{Gaz|28464|1042|10 February, 1911}}


Marrack died at Plymouth on 23 January, 1926 of a cerebral hemorrhage.<ref>"Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 24 February, 1926.  Issue '''44204''', col D, p. 7.</ref>
Marrack died at Plymouth on 23 January, 1926 of a cerebral hemorrhage.<ref>"Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 24 February, 1926.  Issue '''44204''', col D, p. 7.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 23:03, 3 December 2024

Admiral William Marrack, Royal Navy, Retired (18 February, 1847 – 23 January, 1926) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Marrack entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at Britannia, his examination scores ranking him tenth of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.[1]

He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 4 April, 1870.[2]

Marrack was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[3]

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1888.[4]

In March 1897, he became Captain of Royal Oak, staying with her for two years.

Marrack was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 January, 1902, vice Jackson.[5] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 11 November, 1906, vice Beresford.[6]

In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 November, 1906.[7] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 10 February, 1911.[8]

Marrack died at Plymouth on 23 January, 1926 of a cerebral hemorrhage.[9]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Marrack" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 26 January, 1926. Issue 44179, col E, p. 16.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
George W. Hill 		Captain of H.M.S. Linnet
31 Oct, 1885[10] – 7 Jan, 1886[11] 		Succeeded by
Vernon A. Tisdall
Preceded by
Count Frederick C. Metaxa 		Captain of H.M.S. Calypso
2 Nov, 1891[12] – 30 Apr, 1895[13] 		Succeeded by
Harry L. F. Royle
Preceded by
Burges Watson 		Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak
1 Mar, 1896[14] – Mar, 1899 		Succeeded by
Walter H. B. Graham
Preceded by
Albert B. Jenkings 		Captain of H.M.S. Collingwood
1 Mar, 1896[15] 		Succeeded by
Anson Schomberg
Preceded by
? 		Captain of Devonport Dockyard Reserve
30 Jun, 1899[16] – 24 Jan, 1902[17] 		Succeeded by
?

 

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Military And Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23605. p. 2099. 8 April, 1870.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
  4. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 601.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27401. p. 582. 28 January, 1902.
  6. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27967. p. 7628. 13 November, 1906.
  7. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27969. p. 7817. 20 November, 1906.
  8. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28464. p. 1042. 10 February, 1911.
  9. ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 24 February, 1926. Issue 44204, col D, p. 7.
  10. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 216.
  11. ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 207.
  13. ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
  14. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 292.
  15. ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 852.
  16. ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
  17. ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.

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