Arthur Fleming Morrell

Arthur Fleming Morrell (10 November 1788 – 13 September 1880) was British officer of the Royal Navy, an explorer, and Commandant of Ascension Island, who saw service spanning the end of the Napoleonic era and well into the Victorian era.

For other people with similar names, see Arthur Morrell (disambiguation).

Arthur Morrell
16th Commandant of Ascension Island
In office
11 October 1844 – 18 January 1847 (1844-10-11 – 1847-01-18)
Preceded byJohn Fraser
Succeeded byFrederick Hutton
Personal details
Born
Arthur Fleming Morrell

(1788-11-10)10 November 1788
Stoke Damerel, England
Died13 September 1880(1880-09-13) (aged 91)
Dartford, Kent, England
ChildrenGeorge Truman Morrell
AwardsArctic Medal, 1818–55
Military service
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1801–1856
RankCaptain
WarsNapoleonic Wars
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