Morgan Singer Sr.

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Vice-Admiral Morgan Singer (23 March, 1831 – 2 February, 1902) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Singer was appointed to command the torpedo vessel Vesuvius on 9 September, 1874.[1]

Singer was appointed to command the depot ship Hecla on 3 September, 1878.[2]

He was placed on the Retired List on reaching the age of 55 on 23 March, 1856. He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 12 April, 1886, and to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 25 February, 1892.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Vesuvius
9 Sep, 1874[3]
Succeeded by
George Le C. Egerton
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Hecla
3 Sep, 1878[4]
Succeeded by
Arthur K. Wilson
Preceded by
Cyprian A. G. Bridge
Naval Member of the Ordnance Committee
12 Apr, 1881[5]
Succeeded by
Hector B. Stewart

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (April, 1875). p. 182.
  2. The Navy List. (January, 1880). p. 215.
  3. The Navy List. (April, 1875). p. 182.
  4. The Navy List. (August, 1880). p. 215.
  5. Singer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/13. f. 300.