Sir William Pakenham
(1861-1933), Admiral20th Century Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 6 portraits
William Pakenham entered the Royal Navy in 1874. He rose through the ranks and by 1914 had been promoted to Rear-Admiral. He was given command of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron, and was Commander-in-Chief of the Battle Cruiser Fleet during the Battle of Jutland. He retained this post until the end of the war. Having been promoted to Vice-Admiral in 1918 Pakenham subsequently served as President of the Royal Naval College from 1919-20 and then as Commander-in-Chief in the North Atlantic and West Indies.
by Sir Arthur Stockdale Cope
oil on canvas, 1921
On display at Old War Office, London
NPG 1913
by Walter Stoneman
negative, 1919
NPG x65817
by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 1919
NPG x65821
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