Background
FIELD, Arthur Mostyn was born on June 27, 1855. Youngest son of late Captain John Bousquet Field, Royal Navy.
FIELD, Arthur Mostyn was born on June 27, 1855. Youngest son of late Captain John Bousquet Field, Royal Navy.
Studied at Royal Naval School. Naval Cadet, 1868. Obtained three 1st class certifi cates and Beaufort testimonial. Specially promoted Lieutenant, 1875.
Promoted Commander, 1889. Captain, 1895; Rear-Admiral 1906. Served in His (or Her) Majesty Surveying Ships Fawn and Sylvia on East Coast Africa, Sea of Marmora, S. E. Coast of America, and Straits of Magellan, 1876-1884.
Commanded His (or Her) Majesty Surveying Ships Dart, Egeria, Penguin, and Research on the Australian, China, and Home stations, 1885- 1904. Hydrographer of Navy, 1904-1909. Admiralty Representative on Port Authority of London, 1909. R. N.; 1905; F. R.Met.S.
Fellow of the Royal Society. Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Club: United Sendee.
Spouse 1894, Laura Mary,daughter of late.Captain George Herbert Hale, Bengal Army.