Henry Palliser
For the English cricketer, see Henry Palliser (cricketer).
| Henry Palliser | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1839 |
| Died | 17 March 1907 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Victory Pacific Station |
Admiral Henry St Leger Bury Palliser (22 June 1839 – 17 March 1907) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station.
Naval career
Palliser was appointed a Commander in the Royal Navy in 1869.[1] Interestingly in 1882 he was offered a map purporting to show the location on the Cocos Islands of gold and silver looted from the Mary Dear but, despite looking, he never found anything.[2] Following promotion to Captain in 1878,[3] he was given command of HMS Victory in 1891[4] and appointed Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station in 1896.[5] Promoted to full admiral in 1904,[6] he died in 1907 and was buried at Everton Church in Bedfordshire.[7]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23469. p. 796. 16 February 1869. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ↑ Treasure of the Cocos Islands
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24569. p. 2394. 5 April 1878. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ↑ HMS Victory - Commanding Officers
- ↑ William Loney RN
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27659. p. 1791. 18 March 1904. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ↑ The Times, 20 March 1907
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Henry Stephenson |
Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station 1896–1899 |
Succeeded by Sir Lewis Beaumont |
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