William Marrack
Admiral William Marrack, Royal Navy, Retired (18 February, 1847 – 23 January, 1926) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Marrack entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at Britannia, his examination scores ranking him tenth of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 4 April, 1870.[2]
Marrack was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1888.[4]
In March 1897, he became Captain of Royal Oak, staying with her for two years.
Marrack was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 January, 1902, vice Jackson.[5] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 11 November, 1906, vice Beresford.[6]
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 17 November, 1906.[7] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 10 February, 1911.[8]
Marrack died at Plymouth on 23 January, 1926 of a cerebral hemorrhage.[9]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Marrack" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 26 January, 1926. Issue 44179, col E, p. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George W. Hill |
Captain of H.M.S. Linnet 31 Oct, 1885[10] – 7 Jan, 1886[11] |
Succeeded by Vernon A. Tisdall |
| Preceded by Count Frederick C. Metaxa |
Captain of H.M.S. Calypso 2 Nov, 1891[12] – 30 Apr, 1895[13] |
Succeeded by Harry L. F. Royle |
| Preceded by Albert B. Jenkings |
Captain of H.M.S. Collingwood 1 Mar, 1896[14] |
Succeeded by Anson Schomberg |
| Preceded by Burges Watson |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 1 Mar, 1896[15] – Mar, 1899 |
Succeeded by Walter H. B. Graham |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of Devonport Dockyard Reserve 30 Jun, 1899[16] – 24 Jan, 1902[17] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Military And Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23605. p. 2099. 8 April, 1870.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 601.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27401. p. 582. 28 January, 1902.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27967. p. 7628. 13 November, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27969. p. 7817. 20 November, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28464. p. 1042. 10 February, 1911.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 24 February, 1926. Issue 44204, col D, p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 216.
- ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 207.
- ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
- ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 852.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 292.
- ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
- ↑ Marrack Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/94. f. 861.
