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Captain William Hutcheson Hall, R.N. F.R.S. 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Captain William Hutcheson Hall, R.N. F.R.S. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Captain Hall, R.N. F.R.S. 1854. British naval officer who...distinguished himself by his bravery in the expedition to the Baltic...[He] was appointed to the command of the H E I.C's war-steamer Nemesis. The services rendered by Captain Hall on board this vessel in the China seas are matter of notoriety, and...obtained for him in the Navy the name of "Nemesis Hall"...At the commencement of the present [Crimean] war, Capt. Hall commissioned the Hecla steam-sloop, and joined the Baltic Fleet...The iron bilge-tanks, now in use in the Royal Navy, and the patent anchor bearing his name, are of his invention...In 1847 Captain Hall was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society...The accompanying Portrait is a correct likeness of Captain W. Hall, from a portrait presented to the Dover Sailors Home, In the prosperity of which Captain Hall was much interested'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph features a portrait of Captain William Hutcheson Hall, R.N. F.R.S., a distinguished British naval officer who gained prominence through his valiant actions during the expedition to the Baltic Sea in the mid-19th century. Captain Hall's military career began when he was appointed to command the H.E.I.C.'s war-steamer Nemesis in the China seas. His exceptional service aboard this vessel earned him the moniker "Nemesis Hall" within the Navy. At the onset of the Crimean War, Captain Hall took charge of the Hecla steam-sloop and joined the Baltic Fleet. His inventive spirit led to the development of several significant naval innovations, including the iron bilge-tanks and the patent anchor that bear his name. These advancements have left a lasting impact on the Royal Navy. In 1847, Captain Hall was honored with the esteemed title of Fellow of the Royal Society, a recognition of his contributions to science, technology, and engineering. The portrait presented here is an accurate representation of Captain W. Hall, as it was previously displayed at the Dover Sailors' Home. Captain Hall held a deep connection to this institution, and his involvement in its prosperity is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the welfare of his fellow sailors.
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