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| + | In 1871, there was a Court Martial regarding A.B. Wilson of {{UK-PrinceConsort}}. The charge and findings are illegible in Mann's Service Record.<ref>Mann Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/37/151.}} ff. 886, 855.</ref> | ||
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| + | Following the Prince of Wales's tour of India, Mann was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 15 May, 1876.{{Gaz|24326|2982|16 May, 1876}} | ||
| − | Mann was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1885,{{Gaz|25485|3002|30 June, 1885}} and was immediately placed in command of the {{UK-Anson|f=t}} from July 1895 until October 1897. | + | Mann was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1885,{{Gaz|25485|3002|30 June, 1885}} and was immediately placed in command of the {{UK-Anson|f=t}} from July 1895 until October 1897. Something exciting happened during this appointment, as on 14 May 1896, Mann was informed that he was "guilty of an error in judgement in firing a torpedo from the ''Anson'' in the direction of a Foreign Vessel of War." Ticklish!<ref>Mann Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/37/151.}} ff. 886, 855.</ref> |
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 6 July, 1899, vice [[Henry John Carr|Carr]].{{Gaz|27096|4213|7 July, 1899}} | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 6 July, 1899, vice [[Henry John Carr|Carr]].{{Gaz|27096|4213|7 July, 1899}} | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, 24 November 2021
Admiral William Frederick Stanley Mann, Royal Navy, Retired (21 June, 1846 – 23 April, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Mann was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 6 July, 1867.[1]
In 1871, there was a Court Martial regarding A.B. Wilson of Prince Consort. The charge and findings are illegible in Mann's Service Record.[2]
Following the Prince of Wales's tour of India, Mann was promoted to the rank of Commander on 15 May, 1876.[3]
Mann was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1885,[4] and was immediately placed in command of the second class battleship Anson from July 1895 until October 1897. Something exciting happened during this appointment, as on 14 May 1896, Mann was informed that he was "guilty of an error in judgement in firing a torpedo from the Anson in the direction of a Foreign Vessel of War." Ticklish![5]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 6 July, 1899, vice Carr.[6]
Mann was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 16 June, 1904.[7]
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. F. S. Mann" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 April, 1924. Issue 43636, col E, p. 13.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John W. Brackenbury |
Captain of H.M.S. Edinburgh 1 Apr, 1893[8] |
Succeeded by Alfred F. Welldon |
| Preceded by Herbert W. Dowding |
Captain of H.M.S. Anson 22 Jul, 1895[9] |
Succeeded by William Wilson |
| Preceded by James L. Hammet |
Flag Captain at the Nore 11 May, 1898[10] |
Succeeded by Charles Campbell |
| Preceded by James L. Hammet |
In Command of Sheerness Gunnery School 11 May, 1898[11] |
Succeeded by Charles Campbell |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mann Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/151. ff. 886(G), 855.
- ↑ Mann Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/151. ff. 886, 855.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24326. p. 2982. 16 May, 1876.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25485. p. 3002. 30 June, 1885.
- ↑ Mann Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/151. ff. 886, 855.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27096. p. 4213. 7 July, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27692. p. 4259. 5 July, 1904.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 217.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 198.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 13 May, 1898. Issue 35515, col A, p. 10.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 13 May, 1898. Issue 35515, col A, p. 10.
