Frederick Learmonth
Sir Frederick Charles Learmonth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1866 |
| Died | 3 June 1941 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Egeria |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Frederick Charles Learmonth KBE CB (14 January 1866 – 3 June 1941) was a Royal Navy officer.
Career
Frederick Learmonth joined the Royal Navy some time before 1887, being promoted from sub-lieutenant to lieutenant on 24 August of that year.[1] In March 1900 he was posted to the survey vessel HMS Research,[2] and on 14 July 1900 he was promoted to commander.[3] He served in that rank for six years, being promoted to captain on 31 December 1906.[4]
Around the same time as this Learmonth received command of the survey vessel HMS Egeria, based in British Columbia.[5] In 1907, Learmonth named the first part of the Gardner Canal Alan Reach, after Admiral Alan, Lord Gardner.[6] Learmonth went on to name a number of locations in and around the canal while completing an extensive survey of the area, often providing names relating to Gardner and men who were serving in Egeria.[7] He continued in command of the survey ship into the following year, surveying Zayas Island. He left the ship later on in 1909.[8][5]
As a vice-admiral Learmonth served as Hydrographer of the Navy from 1919 to 1924.[9]
Citations
- ^ "No. 25735". The London Gazette. 2 September 1887. p. 4778.
- ^ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times. No. 36096. London. 22 March 1900. p. 11.
- ^ "No. 27211". The London Gazette. 17 July 1900. p. 4433.
- ^ "No. 27982". The London Gazette. 1 January 1907. p. 31.
- ^ a b Scott (2009), p. 180.
- ^ Scott (2009), p. 37.
- ^ Scott (2009), p. 70.
- ^ Scott (2009), p. 48.
- ^ Wyatt (1947), p. 24.
References
- "Frederick Charles Learmonth". Dreadnought Project. Retrieved 12 February 2022. [unreliable source?]
- Scott, Andrew (2009). The Encyclopaedia of Rainforest Place Names. British Columbia: Harbour Publishing. ISBN 9781550174847.
- Wyatt, A. G. N. (1947). Charting the Seas in Peace and War. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office.
