Cyril Percy Ryan
Captain Cyril Percy Ryan, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (4 December, 1874 – 20 May, 1940) served in the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
Ryan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June, 1898.[1]
On 17 July, 1906, Charles Beresford, the Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean reported that Ryan had been "of great service in experimenting with W/T in Destroyers & is an excellent all-round officer." Ryan was allowed to take out a patent for an Electric Life Buoy Release apparatus he had invented.[2]
Ryan was promoted to the rank of Commander in June, 1908.[3]
He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1911.[4]
On 18 February, 1915, he was appointed to work with the Hydrophone Service.[5]
Ryan was promoted to the rank of Acting Captain on 1 October, 1916, and re-appointed with the Hydrophone Service.[6]
Post-War
Ryan was promoted to the rank of Captain on 14 December, 1919.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Afridi 7 Sep, 1909[8] |
Succeeded by George H. H. Holden |
Footnotes
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ Ryan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 178.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 273.
