PARRY (Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to "Edge" asking him if he could let him have "without inconvenience the dimensions of the mast, yards, and sails of a Frigate of the Spartan's Class. I have lent somebody the book you kindly gave me some years ago, which I think contained this information ...", 1 side 8vo., Admiralty, 7th February

After a career exploring the far reaches of the Arctic he was made comptroller of the newly created department of steam machinery of the Navy, and held this office until his retirement from active service in 1846, when he was appointed captain-superintendent of Haslar Hospital. He reorganised the Packet Service (overseas mail), which had been transferred from the Post Office to the Admiralty in January 1837. He attained the rank of rear-admiral in 1852, and in the following year became a governor of Greenwich Hospital, and retained this post until his death. He is buried in Greenwich Hospital Cemetery.

Item Date:  1846

Stock No:  39675