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[[File:Sir-Compton-Edward-Domvile-Men-of-the-Day-No-1035, NPG D45349.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Admiral Domvile, as depicted in Vanity Fair, Oct 1906.<br><small>Portrait: © National Portrait Gallery, London.</small>]] | |||
[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Compton Edward Domvile''', G.C.B., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (10 October, 1842 – 19 November, 1924) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Compton Edward Domvile''', G.C.B., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (10 October, 1842 – 19 November, 1924) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Early Life & Career== | ==Early Life & Career== | ||
Domvile was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 2 September, 1868.{{NLFeb74|p. 13}} | Domvile was specially promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 2 September, 1868 for his gallantry in action against Chinese pirates.{{NLFeb74|p. 13}}<ref>Domvile Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36.|}} f. 332.</ref> | ||
On 6 January, 1869, Domvile was "fully exonerated" by the Board of Admiralty from a charge made against him by the Chinese government that he was selling junks after an investigation by Captain Hewitt.<ref>Domvile Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36.|}} f. 332.</ref> | |||
He was appointed to the screw frigate ''Immortalité'' on 14 October, 1872.{{NLMar74|p. 152}} At the end of this appointment, he went to the sloop ''Dryad'', in command, on 13 August, 1874,{{NLJun75|p. 140}} remaining in her until 1 June, 1876.<ref>Domvile Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/14.}} f. 243.</ref> | |||
Domvile was appointed to command the corvette | Domvile was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 27 March, 1876.{{Gaz|24309|2155|28 March, 1876}} | ||
Domvile was appointed to command the corvette {{UK-1Dido}} on 20 September, 1879, a month after Captain [[Arthur Richard Wright|Arthur R. Wright]] died while in command.{{NLFeb80|p. 205}}<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Monday, 22 September, 1879. Issue '''29679''', col D, p. 10.</ref> | |||
==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 23 February, 1897, vice [[St. George Caulfield D'Arcy-Irvine|D'Arcy-Irvine]]. | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 23 February, 1897, vice [[St. George Caulfield D'Arcy-Irvine|D'Arcy-Irvine]].{{Gaz|26827|1168|26 February, 1897}} | ||
On the occasion of the Queen's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 21 May, 1898. | On the occasion of the Queen's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 21 May, 1898.{{Gaz|26969|3229|21 May, 1898}} | ||
Domvile was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 25 January, 1902, vice [[Charles George Fane|Fane]]. | Domvile was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 25 January, 1902, vice [[Charles George Fane|Fane]].{{Gaz|27405|844|11 February, 1902}} On 1 May, he hoisted his flag in [[H.M.S. Bulwark (1899)|''Bulwark'']], but was soon placed on leave.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 2 May, 1902. Issue '''36757''', col C, p. 8.</ref> | ||
On 1 November, the Assistant to the [[Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves]], Captain [[George Fowler King-Hall|George F. King-Hall]], committed to his diary the opinion on Domvile of [[Prince Louis of Battenberg]], the [[Director of Naval Intelligence (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Intelligence]]: | On 1 November, the Assistant to the [[Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves]], Captain [[George Fowler King-Hall|George F. King-Hall]], committed to his diary the opinion on Domvile of [[Prince Louis of Battenberg]], the [[Director of Naval Intelligence (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Intelligence]]: | ||
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<blockquote>Battenberg told me a few days ago, that Domville [sic] was sure to be relieved very soon, otherwise there would be a Scandal. Both Lord Selborne and Lord Walter knew of his failing. Lord Grenfell had told him that things had gone to pieces in the Mediterranean. Half the Captains would not speak to [[Stanley Cecil James Colville|Colville]] [Chief of the Staff to Domvile].<ref>Diary entry for 13 April, 1903. King-Hall Diaries. Royal Naval Museum.</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>Battenberg told me a few days ago, that Domville [sic] was sure to be relieved very soon, otherwise there would be a Scandal. Both Lord Selborne and Lord Walter knew of his failing. Lord Grenfell had told him that things had gone to pieces in the Mediterranean. Half the Captains would not speak to [[Stanley Cecil James Colville|Colville]] [Chief of the Staff to Domvile].<ref>Diary entry for 13 April, 1903. King-Hall Diaries. Royal Naval Museum.</ref></blockquote> | ||
On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Domvile was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903. | On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Domvile was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903.{{Gaz|27560|3525|2 June, 1903}} | ||
On 9 November, 1904, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in the King's birthday honours.{{GazSup|27732|7255|9 November, 1904}} | |||
In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], he was placed on the Retired List on 10 October, 1907.{{Gaz|28068|6813|11 October, 1907}} | |||
==See Also== | |||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:00, 18 November 2022
Admiral SIR Compton Edward Domvile, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (10 October, 1842 – 19 November, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Domvile was specially promoted to the rank of Commander on 2 September, 1868 for his gallantry in action against Chinese pirates.[1][2]
On 6 January, 1869, Domvile was "fully exonerated" by the Board of Admiralty from a charge made against him by the Chinese government that he was selling junks after an investigation by Captain Hewitt.[3]
He was appointed to the screw frigate Immortalité on 14 October, 1872.[4] At the end of this appointment, he went to the sloop Dryad, in command, on 13 August, 1874,[5] remaining in her until 1 June, 1876.[6]
Domvile was promoted to the rank of Captain on 27 March, 1876.[7]
Domvile was appointed to command the corvette Dido on 20 September, 1879, a month after Captain Arthur R. Wright died while in command.[8][9]
Flag Rank
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 23 February, 1897, vice D'Arcy-Irvine.[10]
On the occasion of the Queen's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 21 May, 1898.[11]
Domvile was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 25 January, 1902, vice Fane.[12] On 1 May, he hoisted his flag in Bulwark, but was soon placed on leave.[13]
On 1 November, the Assistant to the Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves, Captain George F. King-Hall, committed to his diary the opinion on Domvile of Prince Louis of Battenberg, the Director of Naval Intelligence:
He writes me, that Domville, the C-in-C is getting quite senile. Forgets things, drinks so much sherry, and, nothing is done, and that if we go to war, there will be a Naval Buller out in Mediterranean. A serious state of things.[14]
A few months later:
Battenberg told me a few days ago, that Domville [sic] was sure to be relieved very soon, otherwise there would be a Scandal. Both Lord Selborne and Lord Walter knew of his failing. Lord Grenfell had told him that things had gone to pieces in the Mediterranean. Half the Captains would not speak to Colville [Chief of the Staff to Domvile].[15]
On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Domvile was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903.[16]
On 9 November, 1904, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in the King's birthday honours.[17]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List on 10 October, 1907.[18]
See Also
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Compton Domvile" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 21 November, 1924. Issue 43815, col B, p. 14.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
Footnotes
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (February, 1874). Corrected to 20 January, 1874. p. 13.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (March, 1874). p. 152.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (June, 1875). p. 140.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24309. p. 2155. 28 March, 1876.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1880). p. 205.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Monday, 22 September, 1879. Issue 29679, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26827. p. 1168. 26 February, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26969. p. 3229. 21 May, 1898.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27405. p. 844. 11 February, 1902.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 2 May, 1902. Issue 36757, col C, p. 8.
- ↑ Diary entry for 1 November, 1902. King-Hall Diaries. Royal Naval Museum.
- ↑ Diary entry for 13 April, 1903. King-Hall Diaries. Royal Naval Museum.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27560. p. 3525. 2 June, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27732. p. 7255. 9 November, 1904.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28068. p. 6813. 11 October, 1907.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ FitzGerald Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/86. f. 58.
- ↑ FitzGerald Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/86. f. 58.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 241.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 15 October, 1886. Issue 31891, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ Fisher Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/15. p. 9.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 1 July, 1887, p. 13.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 149.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 243.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1895). p. 191.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 244.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. ff. 1006, 1061.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 332.
- ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 1061.