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| − | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Albert Edward Acheson''', (2 May, 1862 – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]] before transferring into the [[Royal Navy]] in 1895. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Albert Edward Acheson''', C.B.E. (2 May, 1862 – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]] before transferring into the [[Royal Navy]] in 1895. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Acheson was born in Dublin. He entered the Royal Naval Reserve in September 1891 before transferring to the [[Royal Navy]] at the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 October, 1895.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> | Acheson was born in Dublin. He entered the Royal Naval Reserve in September 1891 before transferring to the [[Royal Navy]] at the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 October, 1895.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> | ||
| − | + | He was appointed to [[Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport]] on 21 January, 1896.{{NMI|Wednesday, Jan 22, 1896; pg. 7; Issue 34793}} In May, Captain Hammond specifically indicated he did not recommend Acheson, indicating that this was due to his "manners." Acheson subsequently served in {{UK-Victorious}}, {{UK-Charybdis}}, {{UK-1Furious}}, {{UK-Howe}} and {{UK-1Andromeda}}. In these appointments, he was lauded for his watchkeeping and temperance.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> | |
He was lent to command the new turbine-powered {{UK-1Velox|f=t}} for trials on 8 February, 1904,<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> though her first run at sea did not occur until 25 July. She attained a speed of over 33 knots in what might have been an unrealistic demonstrations, as other sources indicate that in later practice she could not reach even 24 knots.{{NMI|Saturday, Jul 26, 1902; pg. 8; Issue 36830}} | He was lent to command the new turbine-powered {{UK-1Velox|f=t}} for trials on 8 February, 1904,<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> though her first run at sea did not occur until 25 July. She attained a speed of over 33 knots in what might have been an unrealistic demonstrations, as other sources indicate that in later practice she could not reach even 24 knots.{{NMI|Saturday, Jul 26, 1902; pg. 8; Issue 36830}} | ||
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Acheson was placed on the Retired List due to age on 2 May, 1907 with the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> | Acheson was placed on the Retired List due to age on 2 May, 1907 with the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> | ||
| − | After working through the war as a Transport Officer, Acheson | + | After working through the war as a Transport Officer in Liverpool, Marseilles and Manchester, Acheson reverted to the Retired List on 22 August, 1919. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) in recognition of war services, with seniority of 11 November, 1918.<ref>Acheson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/137/5.|}} f. 5.</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 13:07, 14 February 2024
Captain (retired) Albert Edward Acheson, C.B.E. (2 May, 1862 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve before transferring into the Royal Navy in 1895.
Life & Career
Acheson was born in Dublin. He entered the Royal Naval Reserve in September 1891 before transferring to the Royal Navy at the rank of Lieutenant on 31 October, 1895.[1]
He was appointed to Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport on 21 January, 1896.[2] In May, Captain Hammond specifically indicated he did not recommend Acheson, indicating that this was due to his "manners." Acheson subsequently served in Victorious, Charybdis, Furious, Howe and Andromeda. In these appointments, he was lauded for his watchkeeping and temperance.[3]
He was lent to command the new turbine-powered destroyer Velox for trials on 8 February, 1904,[4] though her first run at sea did not occur until 25 July. She attained a speed of over 33 knots in what might have been an unrealistic demonstrations, as other sources indicate that in later practice she could not reach even 24 knots.[5]
Acheson was placed on the Retired List due to age on 2 May, 1907 with the rank of Commander.[6]
After working through the war as a Transport Officer in Liverpool, Marseilles and Manchester, Acheson reverted to the Retired List on 22 August, 1919. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war services, with seniority of 11 November, 1918.[7]
See Also
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Jan 22, 1896; pg. 7; Issue 34793.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 26, 1902; pg. 8; Issue 36830.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
- ↑ Acheson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/5. f. 5.
