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In September 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Gladiator|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In September 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Gladiator|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
After being appointed in command of the {{UK-Flora|f=t}} on 23 August, 1907, | After being appointed in command of the {{UK-Flora|f=t}} on 23 August, 1907,{{NLOct08|p. 317}} he was to serve in an extensive string of battleship commands. | ||
Nugent was appointed in command of the {{UK-Illustrious|f=t}} on 3 May, 1910.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 12 April, 1910. Issue '''39244''', col F, p. 9.</ref> | Nugent was appointed in command of the {{UK-Illustrious|f=t}} on 3 May, 1910.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 12 April, 1910. Issue '''39244''', col F, p. 9.</ref> | ||
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Albemarle|f=t}} on17 December, 1912.<ref>Nugent Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42}}. f. 469.</ref> | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Albemarle|f=t}} on17 December, 1912.<ref>Nugent Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42}}. f. 469.</ref> | ||
Nugent was appointed to command of the {{UK-LordNelson}} on 16 June, 1913. | Nugent was appointed to command of the {{UK-LordNelson}} on 16 June, 1913.{{NLApr14|p. 341}} | ||
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Victorious|f=t}} on 30 July, 1914. | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Victorious|f=t}} on 30 July, 1914.{{NLDec14|p. 390}} | ||
==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
Revision as of 19:26, 13 November 2014
Admiral Rowland Nugent, Royal Navy, Retired (22 December, 1861 – 25 March, 1948) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Nugent was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1884.[1]
Nugent was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1898.[2]
On 4 March, 1902, Nugent was appointed to Victory, lent for a Signal Course.[3] He was appointed in command of the sloop Algerine on 1 May.[4]
Captain
Nugent was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1904.[5]
In September 1905, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Gladiator.[6]
After being appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Flora on 23 August, 1907,[7] he was to serve in an extensive string of battleship commands.
Nugent was appointed in command of the battleship Illustrious on 3 May, 1910.[8]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Albemarle on17 December, 1912.[9]
Nugent was appointed to command of the Lord Nelson on 16 June, 1913.[10]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Victorious on 30 July, 1914.[11]
Flag Rank
Nugent was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 June, 1916,[12] and was placed on the Retired List on 2 June, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 9 March, 1914.[13] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 25 March, 1920,[14] and advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 8 May, 1925.[15]
Nugent died on 25 March, 1948, at St. Mary's Priory, Victoria, British Columbia.[16][17]
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/88.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas B. S. Adair |
Captain of H.M.S. Gladiator Sep, 1905[18] |
Succeeded by Walter Lumsden |
| Preceded by Hubert Grant-Dalton |
Captain of H.M.S. Flora 23 Aug, 1907[19] |
Succeeded by John Nicholas |
| Preceded by Ernest F. A. Gaunt |
Captain of H.M.S. Majestic 4 Jan, 1910[20] |
Succeeded by Herbert A. S. Fyler |
| Preceded by Cyril E. Tower |
Captain of H.M.S. Illustrious 8 Feb, 1910[21] |
Succeeded by Richard Webb |
| Preceded by John S. Luard |
Captain of H.M.S. Albemarle 17 Dec, 1912[22] |
Succeeded by Henry W. Grant |
| Preceded by Edmund H. Smith |
Captain of H.M.S. Lord Nelson 16 Jun, 1913[23] |
Succeeded by John W. L. McClintock |
| Preceded by Edward B. Kiddle |
Captain of H.M.S. Victorious 30 Jul, 1914[24] |
Succeeded by Henry L. Bethune |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25429. p. 27. 2 January, 1885.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26983. p. 3983. 1 July, 1898.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 3 March, 1902. Issue 36705, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 3 May, 1902. Issue 36758, col B, p. 14.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27750. p. 25. 3 January, 1905.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 317.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 12 April, 1910. Issue 39244, col F, p. 9.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 341.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 390.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5827. 13 June, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 3186. p. 4474. 16 April, 1920.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33049. p. 3445. 22 May, 1925.
- ↑ Ancestry.co.uk. England, Andrews Newspaper Index Cards, 1790-1976.
- ↑ Ancestry.co.uk. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966. 1948. p. 104.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
