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Revision as of 13:24, 11 June 2018

Vice-Admiral SIR William Clarkson, K.B.E., C.M.G. (26 March, 1859 – 21 January, 1934) served in the Royal Navy. He played an important role in the creation of the Royal Australian Navy.

Life & Career

Clarkson was born in Whitby.

In 1911, he was appointed to Third Naval Member of the Australian Naval Board, being responsible for the construction and engineering of ships, repairs and control of Naval dockyards and bases.


See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
New Post
Third Naval Member of the Australian Naval Board
Mar, 1911
Succeeded by
John W. Wishart

Footnotes