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Snowden was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 21 January, 1867. | Snowden was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 21 January, 1867. | ||
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Retired at his own request on 23 June, 1880. | Retired at his own request on 23 June, 1880. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 7 April 2022
Lieutenant William Frederick Snowden, (29 December, 1845 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Snowden was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 21 January, 1867.
He was removed from command of Contest following a Court Martial convened in February, 1879 and was severely reprimanded.
Retired at his own request on 23 June, 1880.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George W. Allen |
Captain of H.M.S. Contest 24 Sep, 1877[1] – 12 Feb, 1879 |
Succeeded by Thomas E. Miller |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 202.
