Arthur Fanshawe Explained

Sir Arthur Fanshawe
Birth Place:Regent's Park, London, England
Death Place:Regent's Park, London, England
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Rank:Admiral
Commands:HMS Donegal
HMS Princess Charlotte
West Africa Squadron
North American Station
Mediterranean Station
Plymouth Command
Branch: Royal Navy
Battles:Oriental Crisis
Awards:Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe (5 February 1794  - 14 June 1864) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.

Naval career

Born the son of Robert Fanshawe, Fanshawe joined the Royal Navy in 1804. Promoted to captain in 1816, he commanded HMS Donegal from 1832 and then HMS Princess Charlotte during the Oriental Crisis in 1840.[1] Fanshawe was appointed Commodore, West Coast of Africa in 1849, Commander-in-chief, North America and West Indies in 1853 and Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet in 1858. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth from June 1860.[1]

Fanshawe died at Regent's Park in London and left his estates in Hampshire to his nephew, Admiral Sir Edward Fanshawe.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.pdavis.nl/ShowBiog.php?id=215 William Loney RN
  2. http://www.londonancestor.com/iln/will-fanshawe.htm Fanshawe Will