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In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 was appointed president of the [[Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships]]. | In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 was appointed president of the [[Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships]]. | ||
On 1 April, 1913 Farquhar was appointed Vice-President of the [[Ordnance Board (Royal Navy)|Ordnance Board]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 7 March, 1913. Issue '''40153''', col B, pg. 4.</ref> | |||
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*"Adml R. B. Farquhar" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 29 November, 1948. Issue '''51241''', col E, pg. 7. | *"Adml R. B. Farquhar" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 29 November, 1948. Issue '''51241''', col E, pg. 7. | ||
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Revision as of 15:51, 21 March 2010
Admiral Richard Bowles Farquhar, C.B., Royal Navy (12 January, 1859 – 27 November, 1948) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Second son of Admiral Arthur Farquhar and grandson of Rear-Admiral Farquhar who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Eldest brother was Admiral Arthur Murray Farquhar.
Appointed Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance on 12 November, 1907. Relieved by Francis George Eyre on 12 January, 1911.
Promoted Vice-Admiral with seniority dated 5 October, 1917.
In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 was appointed president of the Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships.
On 1 April, 1913 Farquhar was appointed Vice-President of the Ordnance Board.[1]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 7 March, 1913. Issue 40153, col B, pg. 4.
Bibliography
- "Adml R. B. Farquhar" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 29 November, 1948. Issue 51241, col E, pg. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
