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Ewart was awarded the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1881, being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and while also achieving a first-class certificate in seamanship.
Ewart was awarded the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1881, being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and while also achieving a first-class certificate in seamanship.


Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 23 June, 1883.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25247/pages/3377 no. 25247.  p. 3377.]  3 July, 1883.</ref>
Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 23 June, 1883.{{Gaz|25247|3377|3 July, 1883}}


On 24 August, 1888 Ewart was appointed to {{UK-Rupert}} as gunnery officer.<ref>Ewart Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 300.</ref>
On 24 August, 1888 Ewart was appointed to {{UK-Rupert}} as gunnery officer.<ref>Ewart Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 300.</ref>


Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1895.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26694/pages/7532 no. 26694.  p. 7532.]  31 December, 1895.</ref>
Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1895.{{Gaz|26694|7532|31 December, 1895}}


==Captain==
==Captain==
Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1901.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27335/pages/4780 no. 27335.  p. 4780.]  19 July, 1901.</ref>
Ewart was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1901.{{Gaz|27335|4780|19 July, 1901}}


In June 1904, he relieved [[Frederick Robert William Morgan]] in command of the {{UK-Doris|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
In June 1904, he relieved [[Frederick Robert William Morgan]] in command of the {{UK-Doris|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
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On 2 February, 1909, Ewart was appointed to the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} and for command of a group of Special Service vessels at Devonport.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 2 January, 1909.  Issue '''38846''', col E, p. 7.</ref>
On 2 February, 1909, Ewart was appointed to the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} and for command of a group of Special Service vessels at Devonport.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 2 January, 1909.  Issue '''38846''', col E, p. 7.</ref>


He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 March, 1911, vice [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Jackson]],<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28476/pages/2233 no. 28476.  p. 2233.]  17 March, 1911.</ref> and, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], was placed on the Retired List on 15 May.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28498/pages/3998 no. 28498.  p. 3998.]  26 May, 1911.</ref>
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 March, 1911, vice [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Jackson]],{{Gaz|28476|2233|17 March, 1911}} and, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], was placed on the Retired List on 15 May.{{Gaz|28498|3998|26 May, 1911}}


He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 9 June, 1916.{{GazSup|29621|5828|13 June, 1916}}
He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 9 June, 1916.{{GazSup|29621|5828|13 June, 1916}}


He was advanced to {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 17 January, 1919.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31162/pages/1798 no. 31162.  p. 1798.]  4 February, 1919.</ref>
He was advanced to {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 17 January, 1919.{{Gaz|31162|1798|4 February, 1919}}


Ewart succumbed to paralysis on 18 November, 1922, leaving an estate worth some 18,048 pounds sterling.<ref>Ewart Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}}  f. 679.</ref>
Ewart succumbed to paralysis on 18 November, 1922, leaving an estate worth some 18,048 pounds sterling.<ref>Ewart Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}}  f. 679.</ref>
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Admiral Arthur Wartensleben Ewart, Royal Navy, Retired (23 December, 1862 – 18 November, 1922) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Ewart was awarded the Goodenough Medal for 1881, being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and while also achieving a first-class certificate in seamanship.

Ewart was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 23 June, 1883.[1]

On 24 August, 1888 Ewart was appointed to Rupert as gunnery officer.[2]

Ewart was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1895.[3]

Captain

Ewart was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1901.[4]

In June 1904, he relieved Frederick Robert William Morgan in command of the second class protected cruiser Doris.[5]

He was appointed to command the pre-dreadnought Duncan on 4 December, 1906.[6]

On 2 February, 1909, Ewart was appointed to the battleship Ramillies and for command of a group of Special Service vessels at Devonport.[7]

He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 March, 1911, vice Jackson,[8] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, was placed on the Retired List on 15 May.[9]

He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 9 June, 1916.[10]

He was advanced to Admiral on the Retired List on 17 January, 1919.[11]

Ewart succumbed to paralysis on 18 November, 1922, leaving an estate worth some 18,048 pounds sterling.[12]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral A. W. Ewart" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 21 November, 1922. Issue 43194, col E, p. 15.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Edward P. Jones
Captain of H.M.S. Grafton
4 Aug, 1898[13] – 10 Oct, 1898[14]
Succeeded by
Frederic W. Fisher
Preceded by
Frederick R. W. Morgan
Captain of H.M.S. Doris
10 Jun, 1904[15][16] – 27 Nov, 1906[17]
Succeeded by
Stuart St. J. Farquhar
Preceded by
John Casement
Captain of H.M.S. Duncan
4 Dec, 1906[18] – 23 Dec, 1908[19]
Succeeded by
William E. Goodenough
Preceded by
Vivian H. G. Bernard
Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies
2 Feb, 1909[20][21] – 15 Apr, 1910[22]
Succeeded by
George H. Borrett

 

Footnotes

  1. The London Gazette: no. 25247. p. 3377. 3 July, 1883.
  2. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 300.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 26694. p. 7532. 31 December, 1895.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 27335. p. 4780. 19 July, 1901.
  5. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  6. The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 305.
  7. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 January, 1909. Issue 38846, col E, p. 7.
  8. The London Gazette: no. 28476. p. 2233. 17 March, 1911.
  9. The London Gazette: no. 28498. p. 3998. 26 May, 1911.
  10. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
  11. The London Gazette: no. 31162. p. 1798. 4 February, 1919.
  12. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 679.
  13. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 300.
  14. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 300.
  15. The Navy List. (November, 1905). p. 303.
  16. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 49.
  17. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 49.
  18. The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 305.
  19. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 49.
  20. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 49.
  21. The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 365.
  22. Ewart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 49.