Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Admiral of the Fleet HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (6 August, 1844 – 30 July, 1900) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Flag Rank
Prince Alfred was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 December, 1878. On 21 November, 1879, he was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves, with his flag in Penelope. The Queen appointed him a Knight of Saint Patrick (K.P.) on 14 May, 1880. He transferred his flag to Hercules on 1 May, 1881, and was superseded as Admiral Superintendent on 23 November, 1882. On 30 November he was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral.[1]
He was appointed in command of the Channel Squadorn on 3 December, 1883, hoisting his flag in Minotaur. He hauled down his flag on 3 December, 1884.[2]
Prince Alfred was appointed Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean on 5 February, 1886, with the rank of Acting Admiral, assuming command on 5 March upon hoisting his flag in Temeraire. He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 18 October, 1887, additional of that rank under the provisions of the Order in Council of 30 November, 1882.[3] He struck his flag at Portsmouth on 29 April, 1889.[4]
He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth on 4 August, 1890, in succession to Sir William M. Dowell. He was superseded on 2 June, 1893.[5]
Footnotes
Bibliography
- "The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col A, p. 8.
- "The Duke's Naval Career" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col C, p. 8.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Augustus Phillimore |
Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves 1879 – 1882 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins
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Preceded by Sir William M. Dowell |
Senior Officer in Command of the Channel Squadron 1883 – 1884 |
Succeeded by Algernon F. R. de Horsey
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Preceded by The Right Hon. Lord John Hay |
Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean 1886 – 1889 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins
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Preceded by Sir William M. Dowell |
Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth 1890 – 1893 |
Succeeded by Sir Algernon McL. Lyons
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