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Vice-Admiral Richard Duckworth-King, Royal Navy (16 July, 1840 – 4 January, 1900) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Duckworth-King was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to Queen Victoria on 13 August, 1889, vice St. John.[1] He was appointed Captain Superintendent of Sheerness Dockyard on 1 August, 1890.[2]
Duckworth-King was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 26 December, 1897, vice Jones.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25966. p. 4525. 20 August, 1889.
- ↑ Clowes. VII. p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26924. p. 7854. 31 December, 1897.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 8 January, 1900. Issue 36033, col G, p. 4.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles G. Fane |
Captain Superintendent, Sheerness Dockyard 1 Aug, 1890 – ? |
Succeeded by Armand T. Powlett |
| Preceded by Richard E. Tracey |
Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard 20 Jan, 1894 – ? |
Succeeded by Rodney M. Lloyd |
