Albert Edward Acheson
Captain (retired) Albert Edward Acheson, (2 May, 1862 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve before transferring into the Royal Navy in 1895.
Life & Career
Acheson was born in Dublin. He entered the Royal Naval Reserve in September 1891 before transferring to the Royal Navy at the rank of Lieutenant on 31 October, 1895.[1]
Appointed to Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport on 21 January, 1896.[2]
He was lent to command the new turbine-powered destroyer Velox for trials on 8 February, 1904,[3] though her first run at sea did not occur until 25 July. She attained a speed of over 33 knots in what might have been an unrealistic demonstrations, as other sources indicate that in later practice she could not reach even 24 knots.[4]
Acheson was placed on the Retired List due to age on 2 May, 1907 with the rank of Commander.[5]
After working through the war as a Transport Officer, Acheson revereted to the Retired List on 22 August, 1919. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war services, with seniority of 11 November, 1918.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Velox 8 Feb, 1904[7] |
Succeeded by Vaughan A. E. Hanning-Lee |
| Preceded by ? |
Naval Transport Officer in Charge, Manchester before Oct, 1915[8] |
Succeeded by Albert E. Acheson |
| Preceded by Albert E. Acheson |
Naval Transport Officer in Charge, Manchester 6 Mar, 1917 – 22 Aug, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Jan 22, 1896; pg. 7; Issue 34793.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 26, 1902; pg. 8; Issue 36830.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 389.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 431j.
