Henry Preedy

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Captain (retired) Henry Preedy, R.N. (28 April, 1854 – 12 August, 1925) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Preedy was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 August, 1878.[1]

Preedy was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1892.[2]

Preedy was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Captain on 28 April, 1904.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Francis W. Keary
Captain of H.M.S. Redbreast
3 Jan, 1891[3][4] – 15 Aug, 1892[5]
Succeeded by
Robert H. J. Stewart
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Torch
14 Jan, 1897[6][7] – 1900[8]
Succeeded by
Norman G. Macalister
Preceded by
Augustus L. K. Knapton
Captain of H.M.S. Medusa
10 Jul, 1900[9] – 1901
Succeeded by
William H. Baker-Baker

Footnotes

  1. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1065.
  2. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1065.
  3. The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 248.
  4. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1065.
  5. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/311. f. 1065.
  6. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/311. f. 1065.
  7. The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 306.
  8. Preedy Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/311. f. 1065.
  9. The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 280.