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In 1903, it appears that Lieutenant (T) Brandt made helpful suggestions for a [[Graduated Sight Bar]] to better help torpedo ranges be judged.{{ARTS1903|pp. 47-48}} | In 1903, it appears that Lieutenant (T) Brandt made helpful suggestions for a [[Graduated Sight Bar]] to better help torpedo ranges be judged.{{ARTS1903|pp. 47-48}} | ||
| − | In April 1907, one source he was placed in command of the {{UK-Bonaventure|f=t}} | + | In April 1907, one source has it that he was placed in command of the {{UK-Bonaventure|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} |
| + | Brandt was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1909. | ||
| − | + | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Eclipse|f=t}} on 24 February, 1914,<ref>''The Navy List'' (April, 1914). p. 307.</ref> but in July 1914 was appointed in command of the {{UK-Monmouth|f=t}},{{MackieRNW}} and died when she sank during the [[Battle of Coronel]]. | |
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 13:39, 12 July 2013
Captain Frank Brandt (2 October, 1871 – 1 November 1914) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
In 1903, it appears that Lieutenant (T) Brandt made helpful suggestions for a Graduated Sight Bar to better help torpedo ranges be judged.[1]
In April 1907, one source has it that he was placed in command of the second class protected cruiser Bonaventure.[2] Brandt was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1909.
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Eclipse on 24 February, 1914,[3] but in July 1914 was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Monmouth,[4] and died when she sank during the Battle of Coronel.
Footnotes
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1903. pp. 47-48.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (April, 1914). p. 307.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
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