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| − | '''Robert Chapman''' ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{LCommRN}} '''Robert Chapman''', R.N., Retired (21 January, 1878 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Chapman was promoted to the rank of Acting {{GunnerRN}} ('''T''') on 2 March, 1905. At the end of July 1905, he was given command of the {{UK-TB83|f=t}}.{{NLJan07|p. 400''a''}} He was confirmed in his rank on 16 March, 1906. | |
| − | Chapman was | + | Chapman was noted as having a "delightful manner" and being "exceptionally good at electrical work." |
| − | Chapman was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Chapman was promoted to the rank of {{CGunnerRN}} on 13 September, 1918. |
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| + | Chapman was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 12 August, 1922. | ||
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| + | Chapman was appointed in command of the tender ''Redwing'' on 12 April, 1926. He was superseded on 20 January, 1928. | ||
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| + | Chapman was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 21 January, 1928 and subsequently promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} (retired) on 12 August, 1930. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 6 April 2022
Lieutenant-Commander Robert Chapman, R.N., Retired (21 January, 1878 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Contents
Life & Career
Chapman was promoted to the rank of Acting Gunner (T) on 2 March, 1905. At the end of July 1905, he was given command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 83.[1] He was confirmed in his rank on 16 March, 1906.
Chapman was noted as having a "delightful manner" and being "exceptionally good at electrical work."
Chapman was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 13 September, 1918.
Post-War
Chapman was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 12 August, 1922.
Chapman was appointed in command of the tender Redwing on 12 April, 1926. He was superseded on 20 January, 1928.
Chapman was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 21 January, 1928 and subsequently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 12 August, 1930.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles L. Lambe |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 83 26 Jul, 1905[2] – 9 Aug, 1907 |
Succeeded by Arthur G. Harrington |
| Preceded by Adolphus H. Williamson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 43 26 Jul, 1905[3] – Aug, 1906 |
Succeeded by George H. Kelsey |
| Preceded by Arthur G. Harrington as Captain of H.M. T.B. 27 |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 027 8 Aug, 1907[4] |
Succeeded by William R. Heilbroun |
| Preceded by Frank Sammels |
Captain of H.M.S. Bloodhound Jun, 1919[5] – 7 Jun, 1921 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 400a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 400a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1906). p. 400. Date given as 20 July here.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1908). p. 400.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1920). p. 735.
