Evelyn William Shirley
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCaptain Evelyn William Shirley, (30 November, 1840 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Shirley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 17 April, 1862.
Shirley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 4 June, 1877. In September 1879 he meted out severe punishment in the armoured ram Belleisle which the Admiralty deemed "injudicious".
Shirley was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Captain on 7 December, 1887.
See Also
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William M. Annesley |
Captain of H.M.S. Merlin 16 Nov, 1875[1] – 12 May, 1876 |
Succeeded by Orford Churchill |
| Preceded by William E. Darwall |
Captain of H.M.S. Coquette 25 Feb, 1877[2] – 4 Jun, 1877[3] |
Succeeded by Edmund G. Festing |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1876). p. 190.
- ↑ Shirley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/901. f. ?.
- ↑ Shirley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/901. f. ?.
