Francis Powell
From The Dreadnought Project
Admiral SIR Francis Powell, K.C.M.G., C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (15 September, 1849 – 5 October, 1927) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Powell was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1889.[1]
Powell was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 8 February, 1907, vice Bruce.[2] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 13 February.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25969. p. 4738. 30 August, 1889.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27993. p. 899. 8 February, 1907.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27995. p. 1067. 15 February, 1907.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Francis Powell" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 7 October, 1927. Issue 44706, col B, pg. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/96.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
