William Henry Whyte
Admiral William Henry Whyte, Royal Navy (24 January, 1829 – 9 September, 1912) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
He is not to be confused with the British warship designer William Henry White.
Life & Career
The third son of Captain Edward Whyte, R.N. entered the Royal Navy in May, 1841.
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Mate on 24 January, 1848.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11 May, 1849.[2]
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 April, 1858.[3]
Flag Rank
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 3 January, 1881, vice Wake.[4] After three years on half-pay, on 13 May, 1884 he was appointed Second-in-Command of the Channel Squadron, with his flag in the Agincourt.[5]
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 18 October, 1887, vice Hamilton.[6]
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 25 July, 1892, vice de Horsey.[7] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870 and 5 August, 1875 he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 1 August.[8]
He died at Southsea in 1912. One son was a Lt. in the navy upon his passing.
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. H. Whyte" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 11 September, 1912. Issue 40001, col E, p. 9.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Radulphus B. Oldfield |
Captain of H.M.S. Achilles 15 Mar, 1875[9] |
Succeeded by Sholto Douglas |
| Preceded by Henry C. Glyn |
Captain of H.M.S. Warrior 1 Apr, 1875[10] – 15 Mar, 1878[11] |
Succeeded by Robert G. Douglas |
| Preceded by John C. Wilson |
Second-in-Command, Channel Squadron 8 May, 1884[12] – 7 May, 1885[13] |
Succeeded by Algernon C. F. Heneage |
| Preceded by Algernon F. R. de Horsey |
Senior Officer in Command, Channel Squadron 7 May, 1885[14] – 23 Jul, 1885[15] |
Succeeded by Charles Fellowes |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1848). p. 64.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1855). p. 117.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1858). p. 30.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24920. p. 2. 4 January, 1881.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1884). p. 144.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25749. p. 5653. 21 October, 1887.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26311. p. 4316. 29 July, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26316. p. 4595. 12 August, 1892.
- ↑ Whyte Service Recvord. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506. f. ?.
- ↑ Whyte Service Recvord. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506. f. ?.
- ↑ Whyte Service Recvord. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506. f. ?.
- ↑ Whyte service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506.
- ↑ Whyte service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506.
- ↑ Whyte service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506.
- ↑ Whyte service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1506.
