Frederic Proby Doughty

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Rear-Admiral (retired) Frederic Proby Doughty, (28 July, 1834 – ) served in the Royal Navy. His first name is spelled "Frederick" at The National Archives, which may be the correct spelling.

Life & Career

Doughty was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 October, 1855.[1]

Doughty was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 June, 1868.[2]

Doughty was promoted to the rank of Captain on 14 May, 1875.[3]

Doughty was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 28 July, 1889 and promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 5 August, 1890.[4]

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Philip R. Sharpe
Captain of H.M.S. Crocodile
10 Jun, 1878[5]
Succeeded by
Henry Hand
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Constance
3 Oct, 1882[6]
Succeeded by
Seymour H. P. Dacres

Footnotes

  1. Doughty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/19. f. 345.
  2. Doughty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/19. f. 345.
  3. Doughty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/19. f. 345.
  4. Doughty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/19. f. 345.
  5. The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 255.
  6. The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 203.