William Hannam Henderson
Admiral SIR William Hannam Henderson, K.B.E., Royal Navy (20 June, 1845 – 29 April, 1931) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
William Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 June, 1845. He was the eldest of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His brothers were Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson (later an Admiral and knighted), Frank Hannam Henderson (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander.
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11 September, 1866.[1]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1879.[2]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1886.[3]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar in January 1894, remaining with her until 1896.
Flag Rank
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 20 November, 1899, vice Andoe.[4]
On 28 March, 1900, he was appointed a Member of the Privy Council of Jamaica, and a nominated Member of the Legislature of Jamaica.[5]
Henderson succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas S. Jackson as Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard on 11 July, 1902.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 27 November, 1904, vice Pattisson.[7] He was succeeded at Devonport by Rear-Admiral Charles J. Barlow on 1 April, 1906.[8] On 21 August he was appointed a Commissioner of a Royal Commission on the management of British coastal lights, buoys and beacons.[9]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 30 June, 1908, vice Pearson.[10] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.[11]
He maintained a keen interest in the naval service after retirement, serving as the first Editor of The Naval Review from 1913 until his death.
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June, 1924.[12]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir W. H. Henderson" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 30 April, 1931. Issue 45810, col B, p. 16.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Henderson Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 197/15.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles L. Oxley |
Captain of H.M.S. Conquest 1 Feb, 1889[13] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Thomas P. W. Nesham |
Captain of H.M.S. Arethusa 21 Jul, 1892[14] |
Succeeded by Gerald C. Langley |
| Preceded by William A. D. Acland |
Captain of H.M.S. Edgar 25 Jan, 1894[15] |
Succeeded by Arthur C. Clarke |
| Preceded by William M. Lang |
Captain of H.M.S. Devastation 1 Dec, 1896 – 12 Jan, 1898 |
Succeeded by Henry L. F. Royle |
| Preceded by Orford Churchill |
Captain of H.M.S. Nile 13 Jan, 1898 – 31 Mar, 1898 |
Succeeded by John H. Rainier |
| Preceded by Herbert W. Dowding |
Commodore-in-Charge, Jamaica 31 Mar, 1898[16] – 1900[17] |
Succeeded by Edward H. M. Davis |
| Preceded by Sir Thomas S. Jackson |
Admiral Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard 11 Jul, 1902[18] |
Succeeded by Charles J. Barlow |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23162. p. 5031. 14 September, 1866.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24797. p. 2. 2 January, 1880.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27139. p. 7929. 28 November, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27178. p. 2129. 30 March, 1900.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 10 July, 1902. Issue 36816, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27740. p. 8290. 2 November, 1904.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 9 March, 1906. Issue 37963, col A, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27944. p. 5867. 28 August, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28156. p. 4940. 7 July, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28156. p. 4940. 7 July, 1908.
- ↑ Edinburgh Gazette: no. 14029. p. 766. 6 June, 1924.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 212.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 16, 1892; pg. 17; Issue 33692.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 220.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 21 March, 1898. Issue 35469, col C, p. 12.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 10 July, 1902. Issue 36816, col C, p. 10.
