Difference between revisions of "Abraham Hamilton Lindesay"
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After preparatory study at [[Stubbington House School]], Lindesay was one forty-eight successful candidates who presented themselves for competitive examinations on 6-8 December, 1865 and was awarded a Naval Cadetship in the January, 1866 intake term at {{UK-Britannia}}. He placed third in order of merit.<ref>"Military And Naval Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 13, 1865; pg. 9; Issue 25367.</ref> | After preparatory study at [[Stubbington House School]], Lindesay was one forty-eight successful candidates who presented themselves for competitive examinations on 6-8 December, 1865 and was awarded a Naval Cadetship in the January, 1866 intake term at {{UK-Britannia}}. He placed third in order of merit.<ref>"Military And Naval Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 13, 1865; pg. 9; Issue 25367.</ref> | ||
| − | Lindesay was specially promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}, dated 16 September, 1873 for his gallantry in being dangerously wounded alongside [[William Rooke Creswell]] in a pirate attack on boats of the {{UK-1Midge|f=t}} at Laroot River, | + | Lindesay was specially promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}, dated 16 September, 1873 for his gallantry in being dangerously wounded alongside [[William Rooke Creswell]] in a pirate attack on boats of the {{UK-1Midge|f=t}} at Laroot River (now more commonly spelled "Larut"), just south of Penang on 15 September.<ref>Lindesay Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39/39.|}} f. 794.</ref> The Royal Navy was not to suffer such attacks, however, and {{UK-Thalia|f=p}} captured a pirate stockade on the river before the 24th.{{NMI|25 Sept. 1873, p. 5}} |
Lindesay commanded the {{UK-Cygnet|f=t}} in the Mediterranean from September 1885 until she paid off on 15 March 1887. Following a brief stint on full pay leave, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Plucky|f=t}} for the Jubilee Review. Immediately thereafter, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Cherub|f=t}}.<ref>Lindesay Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39/39.|}} f. 794.</ref> | Lindesay commanded the {{UK-Cygnet|f=t}} in the Mediterranean from September 1885 until she paid off on 15 March 1887. Following a brief stint on full pay leave, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Plucky|f=t}} for the Jubilee Review. Immediately thereafter, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Cherub|f=t}}.<ref>Lindesay Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39/39.|}} f. 794.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 14 December 2021
Lieutenant Abraham Hamilton Lindesay, R.N. (6 April, 1852 – 17 April, 1888) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
After preparatory study at Stubbington House School, Lindesay was one forty-eight successful candidates who presented themselves for competitive examinations on 6-8 December, 1865 and was awarded a Naval Cadetship in the January, 1866 intake term at Britannia. He placed third in order of merit.[1]
Lindesay was specially promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, dated 16 September, 1873 for his gallantry in being dangerously wounded alongside William Rooke Creswell in a pirate attack on boats of the gun vessel Midge at Laroot River (now more commonly spelled "Larut"), just south of Penang on 15 September.[2] The Royal Navy was not to suffer such attacks, however, and H.M.S. Thalia captured a pirate stockade on the river before the 24th.[3]
Lindesay commanded the destroyer Cygnet in the Mediterranean from September 1885 until she paid off on 15 March 1887. Following a brief stint on full pay leave, he was appointed in command of the flatiron gunboat Plucky for the Jubilee Review. Immediately thereafter, he was appointed in command of the wooden gunboat Cherub.[4]
After less than a year in command of Cherub, Lindesay died at Portland Sick Quarters from meningitis.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alexander M. Gardiner |
Captain of H.M.S. Cygnet 5 Sep, 1885[6] – 15 Mar, 1887 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by John L. Burr |
Captain of H.M.S. Cherub 14 Aug, 1887[7] – 17 Apr, 1888 |
Succeeded by John L. Marx |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Military And Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 13, 1865; pg. 9; Issue 25367.
- ↑ Lindesay Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/39. f. 794.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 25 Sept. 1873, p. 5.
- ↑ Lindesay Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/39. f. 794.
- ↑ Lindesay Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/39. f. 794.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 204.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 201.
