A Naval Biographical Dictionary

O'Byrne, William R.

A Naval Biographical Dictionary - Luton : Andrews UK, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (492 pages)

Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Dedication; Preface; Abbreviations, et cetera; Body Matter; Powell-Yule; Back Matter; List of General Actions; A General Return; Abbreviations; Appendices; Addenda; Corrigenda.

Volume 3 of 3. Originally published in 1849, this work gives details of "the life and services of every living officer in 'Her Majesty's Navy" who was serving or had retired by 1845 - nearly 5,000 officers in all. Generally acknowledged as the most comprehensive work of its kind, it was a considerable undertaking for one man to piece together such detailed biographies. This information was compiled from official records and from details supplied by the officers themselves. The service detail ...



9781781502815


Great Britain. Royal Navy --Biography.


Electronic Books.

DA88 / .N383 2012