David Snelson
| David Snelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1951 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1969 - 2006 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Liverpool HMS Ark Royal |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Rear Admiral David George Snelson CB (born 27 May 1951) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces.
Naval career
Snelson joined the Royal Navy in 1969.[1] He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer HMS Liverpool in 1997, Director of Naval Operations and Trade at the Ministry of Defence in 1998 and Director of Navy Staff Duties in 1999 before commanding the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 2001[2][3] and then being appointed Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces in 2002.[4] In March 2003 he was the Royal Navy Commander for Operation Telic during which he led maritime operations for the Invasion of Iraq from his headquarters ashore in Bahrain.[5] He went on to be Chief of Staff (Warfare) for the Fleet in 2004 before retiring in 2006.[6]
In retirement he became Chief Harbour Master for the Port of London Authority.[3]
References
- ↑ New chief harbour master to join Port of London Authority Port of London Authority
- ↑ Ark Royal goes home after refit BBC News, 28 August 2001
- 1 2 Debrett's People of Today
- ↑ Royal Navy Senior Appointments
- ↑ Al-Qaeda 'biggest threat' to navy BBC News, 10 March 2003
- ↑ Final Entry for three Hunt Class MCMVs
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Burnell-Nugent |
Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces 2002–2004 |
Succeeded by Charles Style |