William Frederick Stanley Mann
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Admiral William Frederick Stanley Mann, Royal Navy, Retired (21 June, 1846 – 23 April, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Following the Prince of Wales's tour of India Mann was promoted to the rank of Commander on 15 May, 1876.[1]
Mann was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1885,[2] and was immediately place in command of the second class battleship Anson from July 1895 until October 1897.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 6 July, 1899, vice Carr.[4]
Mann was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 16 June, 1904.[5]
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. F. S. Mann" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 April, 1924. Issue 43636, col E, p. 13.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Bouverie F. Clark |
Captain of H.M.S. Anson Jul, 1895[6] |
Succeeded by William Wilson |
| Preceded by James L. Hammet |
Flag Captain at the Nore 11 May, 1898[7] |
Succeeded by Charles Campbell |
| Preceded by John R. E. Pattisson |
Captain of H.M.S. Edinburgh ? |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24326. p. 2982. 16 May, 1876.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25485. p. 3002. 30 June, 1885.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27096. p. 4213. 7 July, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27692. p. 4259. 5 July, 1904.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 13 May, 1898. Issue 35515, col A, p. 10.
