Alton Wishart
Lieutenant Alton Wishart (16 January, 1887 – 16 August, 1913) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Southsea.
Wishart was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 May, 1908.[1]
On 4 January, 1910, he was appointed to Mercury for instruction in submarines. On 28 March, he was appointed to C 14.[2]
Married on 12 August, 1911 to Rosalind Mary Fourain. On 14 November, 1912, he left C 14 for an appointment in command of the submarine A 13. In March, he damaged two torpedoes in the submarine and was chastised for the lack of organization within his boat. Wishart's next, and final appointment was in command of the submarine B 4, dated 19 March, 1913. In late July, 1913 Wishart injured his kidney in a bicycle accident in which he collided with a cart. He required surgery and died in mid-August.[3]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George Pilkington |
Captain of H.M.S. A 13 14 Nov, 1912[4] – 19 Mar, 1913 |
Succeeded by Norman D. Holbrook |
| Preceded by Claud L. Y. Dering |
Captain of H.M.S. B 4 19 Mar, 1913[5] – 16 Aug, 1913 |
Succeeded by Henry P. Hughes |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wishart Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/330. f. 444.
- ↑ Wishart Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/330. f. 444.
- ↑ Wishart Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/50/330. f. 444.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 301.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 317.
