Difference between revisions of "Lawrence Leopold Dundas"
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Dundas was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1916.{{NLJun19|p. 57}} | Dundas was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1916.{{NLJun19|p. 57}} | ||
| − | Dundas was appointed in command of the {{UK-Motagua|f=t}} on 27 July, 1916. She was mined on 16 March, 1917 and Dundas was praised for his successful efforts to save the ship. | + | Dundas was appointed in command of the {{UK-Motagua|f=t}} on 27 July, 1916. She was mined on 16 March, 1917 and Dundas was praised for his successful efforts to save the ship. {{UK-Motagua}} was docked at Birkenhead from 11 April to 20 June, 1917 for repairs and, seemingly, installation of paravane equipment. Dundas continued to serve in command of the armed merchant cruiser until on 10 May, 1918.<ref>Dundas Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/420.|D7602738}} f. 467.</ref><ref>[http://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-08-HMS_Motagua.htm Ship's Log].</ref> |
At 8:10am on 19 March 1918 at Lat 49.50, Long -8.47 while escorting a convoy out of Dakar, {{UK-Motagua}} collided with the American {{US-Manley|f=pt}}. The destroyer's depth charges detonated on her stern, heavily damaging ''Motagua'' and setting ''Manley'' afire. Twenty-eight of Dundas's crew were killed and many wounded (one of whom would later die), while ''Manley'' suffered thirty-four deaths. The Admiralty appreciated Dundas's conduct in the event, successfully bringing his ship into Devonport by 3:15pm on 20 March.<ref>Dundas Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/420.|D7602738}} f. 467.</ref><ref>[http://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-08-HMS_Motagua.htm Ship's Log].</ref> | At 8:10am on 19 March 1918 at Lat 49.50, Long -8.47 while escorting a convoy out of Dakar, {{UK-Motagua}} collided with the American {{US-Manley|f=pt}}. The destroyer's depth charges detonated on her stern, heavily damaging ''Motagua'' and setting ''Manley'' afire. Twenty-eight of Dundas's crew were killed and many wounded (one of whom would later die), while ''Manley'' suffered thirty-four deaths. The Admiralty appreciated Dundas's conduct in the event, successfully bringing his ship into Devonport by 3:15pm on 20 March.<ref>Dundas Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/420.|D7602738}} f. 467.</ref><ref>[http://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-08-HMS_Motagua.htm Ship's Log].</ref> | ||
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Captain Lawrence Leopold Dundas, C.M.G., (29 April, 1874 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
Dundas was given seven months' additional seniority on passing out of Britannia in July, 1889. In mid-September, he was appointed to Northumberland of the Channel Squadron.
Dundas was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1895.[1]
Dundas was appointed in command of the destroyer Lightning on 6 January, 1900.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1907.[3]
In July 1910 he was appointed to the battleship Lord Nelson. He left her in mid-1913 and was presently appointed in command of the destroyer Diamond on 8 September, 1913. He saw her through a brief period of trials and on 30 September took her into active service, receiving a satisfactory inspection on 3 October.[4]
Dundas was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.[5]
Dundas was appointed in command of the armed merchant cruiser Motagua on 27 July, 1916. She was mined on 16 March, 1917 and Dundas was praised for his successful efforts to save the ship. Motagua was docked at Birkenhead from 11 April to 20 June, 1917 for repairs and, seemingly, installation of paravane equipment. Dundas continued to serve in command of the armed merchant cruiser until on 10 May, 1918.[6][7]
At 8:10am on 19 March 1918 at Lat 49.50, Long -8.47 while escorting a convoy out of Dakar, Motagua collided with the American destroyer U.S.S. Manley. The destroyer's depth charges detonated on her stern, heavily damaging Motagua and setting Manley afire. Twenty-eight of Dundas's crew were killed and many wounded (one of whom would later die), while Manley suffered thirty-four deaths. The Admiralty appreciated Dundas's conduct in the event, successfully bringing his ship into Devonport by 3:15pm on 20 March.[8][9]
On 6 April, 1918, Dundas was gazetted for a mention in despatches for his service with the Ninth Cruiser Squadron during 1917. He was awarded a C.M.G. for his convoy and escort work, gazetted 3 June, 1918 and invested 26 September.[10]
Post-War
On 1 March, 1919, Dundas was appointed in command of the light cruiser Phaeton.[11] On 23 June, he asked to be appointed second-in-command of Second Light Cruiser Squadron, but this was refused.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Loftus C. O. Mansergh |
Captain of H.M.S. Lightning 6 Jan, 1900[12] |
Succeeded by Rowland H. Bather |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Kestrel 24 Apr, 1900[13] |
Succeeded by Henry W. Osburn |
| Preceded by Edward G. Lowther-Crofton |
Captain of H.M.S. Diamond 8 Sep, 1913[14] |
Succeeded by The Hon. Lionel J. O. Lambart |
| Preceded by John A. Webster |
Captain of H.M.S. Motagua 27 Jul, 1916[15] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by John E. Cameron |
Captain of H.M.S. Phaeton 1 Mar, 1919[16] |
Succeeded by Guy P. Bowles |
Footnotes
- ↑ Dundas Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/420. f. 467.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 January, 1900. Issue 36028, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 100.
- ↑ Dundas Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/420. f. 467.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1919). p. 57.
- ↑ Dundas Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/420. f. 467.
- ↑ Ship's Log.
- ↑ Dundas Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/420. f. 467.
- ↑ Ship's Log.
- ↑ Dundas Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/420. f. 467.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1920). p. 828.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence". The Times. Tuesday, 2 January, 1900. Issue 36028, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 273.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 393j.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 401s.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1920). p. 829.
