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Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 25 July, 1892, vice [[William Henry Whyte|Whyte]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26311/pages/4316 no. 26311p. 4316.] 29 July, 1892.</ref>
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Bosanquet served in the trenches before Sebastopol from 17 June, 1855 and was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 22 September, 1855.<ref>Bosanquet Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/36/374.|}} f. 124.</ref>
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On 14 November 1858, he was appointed in command of H.M.S. ''Woodcock''.<ref>Bosanquet Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/36/374.|}} f. 124.</ref>
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On 13 March 1862, he was reported to have destroyed a Chinese "piratical fleet."  On 3 May 1862 he assisted in the capture of Kahding.<ref>Bosanquet Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/36/374.|}} f. 124.</ref>
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Bosanquet was severely wounded on 12 August, 1863 in "further attack on piratical hordes", and was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 9 November, 1863.<ref>Bosanquet Service Record{{TNA|ADM 196/36/374.|}} f. 124.</ref>
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Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 4 April, 1870.<ref>Bosanquet Service Record{{TNA|ADM 196/36/374.|}} f. 124.</ref>
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He visited the port of [[Mahon]] in Minorca, Spain from 10-18 March, 1882, possibly while in command of the {{UK-2Achilles|f=t}}, though his Service Record does not reflect his command of the vessel.<ref>Naval historian Antonio Moreno García, document mailed to us 20240426.</ref>
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Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 January, 1887.
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Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 25 July, 1892, vice [[William Henry Whyte|Whyte]].{{Gaz|26311|4316|29 July, 1892}}
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Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 10 March, 1894.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:51, 27 April 2024

Admiral George Stanley Bosanquet, Royal Navy, Retired (18 April, 1835 – 12 January, 1914) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Bosanquet served in the trenches before Sebastopol from 17 June, 1855 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 22 September, 1855.[1]

On 14 November 1858, he was appointed in command of H.M.S. Woodcock.[2]

On 13 March 1862, he was reported to have destroyed a Chinese "piratical fleet." On 3 May 1862 he assisted in the capture of Kahding.[3]

Bosanquet was severely wounded on 12 August, 1863 in "further attack on piratical hordes", and was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 November, 1863.[4]

Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of Captain on 4 April, 1870.[5]

He visited the port of Mahon in Minorca, Spain from 10-18 March, 1882, possibly while in command of the frigate Achilles, though his Service Record does not reflect his command of the vessel.[6]

Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1887.

Bosanquet was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 25 July, 1892, vice Whyte.[7]

Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 10 March, 1894.

Bibliography

  • "Admiral G. S. Bosanquet" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 13 January, 1914. Issue 40419, col D, p. 11.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Diamond
13 Jul, 1875[8] – 7 Jan, 1879[9]
Succeeded by
Alfred T. Dale
Preceded by
Alexander Buller
Captain of H.M.S. Cambridge
24 Aug, 1883[10] – 1 Sep, 1886
Succeeded by
Henry F. Cleveland
 

Footnotes

  1. Bosanquet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/374. f. 124.
  2. Bosanquet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/374. f. 124.
  3. Bosanquet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/374. f. 124.
  4. Bosanquet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/374. f. 124.
  5. Bosanquet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/374. f. 124.
  6. Naval historian Antonio Moreno García, document mailed to us 20240426.
  7. The London Gazette: no. 26311. p. 4316. 29 July, 1892.
  8. William Loney RN
  9. William Loney RN
  10. The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 252.