Background
Zane, Abraham Vanhoy was born on August 14, 1850 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abraham V. and Mary R. (McNeir) Zane.
Zane, Abraham Vanhoy was born on August 14, 1850 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abraham V. and Mary R. (McNeir) Zane.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1874.
Promoted assistant engineer, February 26, 1875. Passed assistant engineer, August 27, 1881. Chief engineer, September 11, 1895.
Transferred to the line as lieutenant commander, March 3, 1899.
Commander, September 11, 1903. Captain, December 6, 1907.
Rear admiral, September 14, 1911.
Member Jeannette relief expedition, 1881-1882, Northern Alaska exploring expedition, 1885-1886.
Married Grace Helen Southgate, June 21, 1883.