Difference between revisions of "Charles Albert Fremantle"
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Fremantle was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Ferret|f=t}} in October, 1906.{{NLJan07|p. 313-15}} | Fremantle was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Ferret|f=t}} in October, 1906.{{NLJan07|p. 313-15}} | ||
| − | On 29 July, 1912, Fremantle was appointed in command of the {{UK-Badger|f=t}}.{{NLJan15|p. 280}} | + | He grounded the {{UK-Whiting|f=t}} on two occasions in 1909 or thereabouts. |
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| + | He drew considerable attention in command of {{UK-Grasshopper}} when he damaged a propellor while leaving Felixstowe Dock and lost five shackles of cable while towing {{UK-Afridi}}. Though the destroyer performed beautifully in gunlayers' tests, she received a less than satisfactory inspection and on another occasion, Fremantle was criticised for losing two torpedoes and failing to display a suitable degree of energy in recovering them.<ref>Fremantle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 441.</ref> | ||
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| + | On 29 July, 1912, Fremantle was appointed in command of the {{UK-Badger|f=t}}.{{NLJan15|p. 280}} He would receive recognition for his "zeal & ingenuity" in designing a mechanical means of controlling her searchlights, a version of this system would be fitted to other destroyers in the {{UK-DF|9}}.<ref>Fremantle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 441.</ref> | ||
Fremantle was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1913.<ref>Fremantle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 441.</ref> | Fremantle was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1913.<ref>Fremantle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 441.</ref> | ||
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| + | On 28 October, 1914 he would report ramming a U-boat. He would be criticised for sending a radio signal for claiming he had sunk the submarine when no good evidence supported the claim. Moreover, he was thought to have displayed a "want of [consideration?] or possibilities of situation in not going full speed ahead so as to force the S/M under water.<ref>Fremantle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 441.</ref> | ||
At the [[Battle of Jutland]], he commanded {{UK-Badger}} her as part of the {{UK-DF|1}}.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 46}} | At the [[Battle of Jutland]], he commanded {{UK-Badger}} her as part of the {{UK-DF|1}}.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 46}} | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 13 April 2015
Captain Charles Albert Fremantle (15 March, 1878 – 19 June, 1952) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Fremantle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1900.[1]
Fremantle was appointed in command of the destroyer Ferret in October, 1906.[2]
He grounded the destroyer Whiting on two occasions in 1909 or thereabouts.
He drew considerable attention in command of Grasshopper when he damaged a propellor while leaving Felixstowe Dock and lost five shackles of cable while towing Afridi. Though the destroyer performed beautifully in gunlayers' tests, she received a less than satisfactory inspection and on another occasion, Fremantle was criticised for losing two torpedoes and failing to display a suitable degree of energy in recovering them.[3]
On 29 July, 1912, Fremantle was appointed in command of the destroyer Badger.[4] He would receive recognition for his "zeal & ingenuity" in designing a mechanical means of controlling her searchlights, a version of this system would be fitted to other destroyers in the Ninth Destroyer Flotilla.[5]
Fremantle was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1913.[6]
On 28 October, 1914 he would report ramming a U-boat. He would be criticised for sending a radio signal for claiming he had sunk the submarine when no good evidence supported the claim. Moreover, he was thought to have displayed a "want of [consideration?] or possibilities of situation in not going full speed ahead so as to force the S/M under water.[7]
At the Battle of Jutland, he commanded Badger her as part of the First Destroyer Flotilla.[8]
Fremantle was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1918.[9]
Fremantle was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Stuart on 1 January, 1921.[10]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard F. H. Hartland-Mahon |
Captain of H.M.S. Ferret Oct, 1906[11] |
Succeeded by John C. Hodgson |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Badger 29 Jul, 1912[12] – after 1 Jun, 1916[13] |
Succeeded by Alan M. Yeats-Brown |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Nereus Apr, 1916[14] |
Succeeded by Henry E. Horan |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Valentine 28 May, 1917[15] |
Succeeded by Aubrey T. Tillard |
| Preceded by The Hon. William S. Leveson-Gower |
Captain of H.M.S. Stuart 1 Jan, 1921[16] |
Succeeded by George H. D'O. Lyon |
| Preceded by Percy Withers |
Captain (D), Sixth Destroyer Flotilla 1 Jan, 1921[17] |
Succeeded by Sir Andrew B. Cunningham |
Footnotes
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 313-15.
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 280.
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 46.
- ↑ Fremantle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 441.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 868.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 313-15.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 280.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 46.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396e.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398p.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 868.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 868.
