Alvin Coote Corry
Rear-Admiral Alvin Coote Corry, Royal Navy (23 October, 1849 – 25 January, 1907) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Corry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 29 December, 1871.[1]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[2]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1890.[3]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 9 December, 1898.[Citation needed]
In March, 1901, he was appointed in command of the second class battleship Camperdown.[4]
Corry was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice Curzon-Howe.[5]
On 14 February, 1902, Corry was appointed as Captain in Charge of Medway Fleet Reserve.[6]
Flag Rank
Corry was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 31 August, 1903.[7]
Corry was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 2 September, 1905.[8] He died of pneumonia in the Admiral Superintendent’s House at Chatham on 25 January 1907.[9]
"Whilst at Chatham Admiral Corry gave evidence of being an able administrator, and he was very popular with all classes." [10]
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral A. C. Corry" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 January, 1907. Issue 38240, col A, p. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Burges Watson |
Captain of Training Ship H.M.S. St. Vincent 25 Jun, 1887[11] |
Succeeded by Crawford J. M. Conybeare |
| Preceded by George L. Pöe |
Captain of H.M.S. Hydra before 22 Jul, 1890[12] |
Succeeded by Vernon A. Tisdall |
| Preceded by George A. Primrose |
Captain of H.M.S. Apollo 18 Jul, 1894[13] |
Succeeded by Horatio N. Dudding |
| Preceded by Horatio N. Dudding |
Captain of H.M.S. Apollo 8 Jul, 1896[14] |
Succeeded by Philip F. Tillard |
| Preceded by Arthur C. B. Bromley |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 9 Dec, 1898[15] – 1900 |
Succeeded by John E. Blaxland |
| Preceded by Harry F. Hughes-Hallett |
Captain of H.M.S. Camperdown 5 Jul, 1900[16] – 14 Feb, 1902 |
Succeeded by Herbert A. W. Onslow |
| Preceded by William C. C. Forsyth |
Captain of Medway Fleet Reserve 14 Feb, 1902[17] |
Succeeded by Archibald J. Pocklington |
| Preceded by Robert W. Craigie |
Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard 2 Sep, 1905[18] |
Succeeded by George A. Giffard |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26080. p. 4536. 19 August, 1890.
- ↑ Naval and Military Intelligence The Times (London). Friday, 1 March 1901. Issue 36391, p. 11.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27350. p. 5738. 30 August, 1901.
- ↑ Corry Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 235.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27594. p. 5542. 4 September, 1903.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 September, 1905. Issue 37802, col D, p. 8.
- ↑ Pall Mall Gazette (Friday, 25 January 1907), p. 8.
- ↑ The Times (Saturday, 26 January 1907), p. 10.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 252.
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 19, 1890; pg. 12; Issue 33068.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), July 12, 1894, Issue 34314, p.10.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Jul 09, 1896; pg. 11; Issue 34938.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 259.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 237.
- ↑ Corry Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 235.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 September, 1905. Issue 37802, col D, p. 8.
