Frederick Montresor
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Frederick Montresor | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1811 |
| Died | 15 December 1887 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Calypso HMS Severn East Indies & Cape of Good Hope Station |
Admiral Frederick Byng Montresor (c. 1811 – 15 December 1887) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, East Indies & Cape of Good Hope Station.
Montresor was made a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1835.[1]
He was promoted to captain in 1857, he took command of HMS Calypso[1] and sailed to Esquimalt in August 1858 to deal with American miners causing commotion in the Fraser River area.[2]
In 1862, he transferred to the command of HMS Severn before being appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies & Cape of Good Hope Station in January 1865.[1]
He was promoted to rear-admiral in 1867, and retired in 1870.[1] In 1873, while on the retired list, he was further promoted to retired vice-admiral.[3]