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| − | + | Hippisley was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 26 November, 1859.<ref>Hippisley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1784.|}} ff. 633, 624.</ref> | |
| − | Hippisley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Hippisley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 9 August, 1866.<ref>Hippisley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1784.|}} ff. 633, 624.</ref> |
| − | Hippisley was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | + | Hippisley was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 9 August, 1877.<ref>Hippisley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1784.|}} ff. 633, 624.</ref> |
| − | Hippisley was | + | Admiral Willes objected in October 1883 to Hippisley's re-appointment in command of {{UK-Cleopatra}} in light of the captain's health issues, which in this case appeared to be related to gout. However, a lack of nerve and experience were also cited. Hippisley may have grounded his ship on 20 August 1884 and was indeed invalided from command due to gout and a final instance of "mania" in October, 1885. Although he was reported fit on 24 February, 1886, he would not be employed again.<ref>Hippisley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1784.|}} ff. 633, 624.</ref> |
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| − | + | Hippisley was placed on the Retired List with the rank of {{RearRN}} on 20 February, 1892. He died in London in August of 1894.<ref>Hippisley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1784.|}} ff. 633, 624.</ref> | |
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 6 April 2022
Rear-Admiral Henry Nelson Hippisley, (15 October, 1839 – 6 August, 1894) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hippisley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 26 November, 1859.[1]
Hippisley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 August, 1866.[2]
Hippisley was promoted to the rank of Captain on 9 August, 1877.[3]
Admiral Willes objected in October 1883 to Hippisley's re-appointment in command of Cleopatra in light of the captain's health issues, which in this case appeared to be related to gout. However, a lack of nerve and experience were also cited. Hippisley may have grounded his ship on 20 August 1884 and was indeed invalided from command due to gout and a final instance of "mania" in October, 1885. Although he was reported fit on 24 February, 1886, he would not be employed again.[4]
Hippisley was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Rear-Admiral on 20 February, 1892. He died in London in August of 1894.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis Durrant |
Captain of H.M.S. Cleopatra 9 Sep, 1882[6] – 5 Oct, 1885 |
Succeeded by Leicester C. Keppel |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hippisley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1784. ff. 633, 624.
- ↑ Hippisley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1784. ff. 633, 624.
- ↑ Hippisley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1784. ff. 633, 624.
- ↑ Hippisley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1784. ff. 633, 624.
- ↑ Hippisley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1784. ff. 633, 624.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 201.
