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Death GRO 3rd qtr 1910
CHATFIELD, Alfred J 78 Barnstaple 5b 237
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LEGAL NOTICE. ALFRED JOHN CHATFIELD, Deceased.—Pursuant to the Law of Priorty Amendment Act, 1853.— Notice is hereby Given, that all persons having any DEBTS or PLAlilS against the Estate of ALFRED JOHN CHATFIED, late of 76, Cornwll-Gardens, in the County of Middlesex, C.B. (who died on the-25th August, 1910, and whose will was proved on the 28th September, 1910, in the Principal Registry by Robert Edward CHATFIELD, Louisa CHATFIELD, and Alfred Ernie Montacute CHATFIELD, are required to tend written particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 22nd November, 1910, after which date the. said executors will distribute the assets of the said testator, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have notice.—Dated this llth day of October, 1910.
London Standard Newspaper Archives, Oct 13, 1910
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Alfred John Chatfield was born on 27th Aug 1831, the eldest child of the Revd Robert Money and Anna Maria (née Jesson) Chatfield. He joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15 in 1846.

C.B., Admiral R.N.
Entered the Navy 1846. Sub-Lt. 1852, Lt. 1854, Cdr. 1862, Capt. 1868, Rear-Adm. 1886, retd 1891, Vice-Adm. 1891, Admiral 1897. Served in Baltic Expedn. 1854 (medal), in the Black Sea (Crimean and Turkish Medals, Sebastopol Clasp); during Ashanti Campaign 1874 in Command of "Amethyst" (medal); joined in engagement with Peruvian ship "Huascar" 1877; commanded S.E. Coast of America for two years, and "Thunderer" in the Mediterranean and Sea of Marmora; Devonport Steam Reserve 1880-82; awarded good service pension 1882; Supt. of H.M. Dockyard at Pembroke 1884-87; Manager 1887, and Chairman 1898 of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co.; Director of Marine Co., also of Marine and Genl. Mutual Assce. Co. C.B. 1887; Knight of Justice, of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, 1900.

Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : Tuesday 18 June 1850)
Dreadful Death of Lieutenant Breen and ten Seamen of the " Ganges."-Accounts have been received from Greece announcing the most appalling deaths of Lieutenant Michael Breen and ten men of the Ganges, 84, at Salamis Bay. Lieutenant Breen (who was promoted from mate of the Dragon steam frigate on the Queen's visit to Ireland) and sixteen men, were sent away from the Ganges in the pinnace for water. It came on to blow hard, and the boat having shipped some seas, the sail was lowered to take in a reef, when it was supposed the pinnace was swamped. The following is a narrative of the disastrous affair: -" The pinnace of the Ganges, in command of Lieutenant Breen, with Mr. CHATFIELD, midshipman, and sixteen men, had been sent ashore at the Piraeus, and about four o'clock in the after- noon of January 31, she left the shore on her return to the ship, laden with water. Upon getting out of the harbour the breeze was found to be much stronger than they expected, and they shipped water at both bow and stern of the boat. Lieutenant Breen, under these circumstances, ordered the sail to be lowered. They attempted to reef the sail, intending to wear, with the view of returning to the Piraeus, but she rolled so much, and shipped such a quantity of water, whilst in the act of reefing, that eventually she filled and turned over, about half-past four o'clock, just half way between her Majesty's ship Queen and the east point of the island of Lypso. Lieutenant Breen, Mr. CHATFIELD, and two men, immediately struck out for the shore, and Mr. Chatfield has stated that he saw the remainder, except two, quit the boat at different periods to follow Lieutenant Breen and himself. Those who reached the small uninhabited island of Lypso were of course drenched to the skin, and passed the first night without shelter of any kind, the gale having increased, and the cold having become so intense as to freeze their clothes. The next day, the party assembled together was Lieutenant Breen, Mr. CHATFIELD, and ten of the men, but they were joined at daybreak by one of the men, who was left clinging to the boat, and who had remained there for no less than twelve hours, supported by the vain hope that he would be picked up; and, strange to say, notwithstanding his sufferings for this time in the water and his subsequent privations ashore, he was in a better condition when found than any of his companions in misfortune. They could see the fleet from their position, and endeavored to attract attention by hoisting signals of distress - namely, a pocket handkerchief and a shirt hoisted on an oar, but no relief came, the 'look out' on board the nearest ship not having ascribed the signals. They passed the day in alternate hope and despair, the cold increasing in intensity; and during this time Lieutenant Breen, perceiving that one of the men appeared to suffer very much, nobly divested himself of his coat, and gave it to him to put on. It would appear that about 7 o'clock Lieutenant Breen separated from the others, and was not seen after that time by any of the survivors, who took shelter in a cave, and were there at length discovered in an almost torpid condition. Meanwhile on board the Ganges, it was supposed that they had not ventured from the shore, the gale having increased to such a height that the ships had to strike their lower yards and topmasts; but Captain Smith, finding from Lieutenant Dunbar, who returned late on the night of February 1, that the pinnace was not in the harbour, he sent that officer at daybreak of the 2nd of February, to ascertain what had become of her. Lieutenant Dunbar was pas- sing the island of Lypso in his search, when he first discovered the boat on the rocks turned bottom up. A fearful apprehension of the fate of his shipmates then induced him to land, and the result was, as we have stated, the rescue of Mr. Chatfield and six seamen from the cave. Subsequently parties were despatched in all directions on the island, when they found the dead body of Lieutenant Breen on the upper part of the island, under a bush, and also the bodies of five other seamen who had likewise perished from hunger and cold The men appeared to have behaved remarkably well under the trying circumstances, and would in all probability have contrived to reach one of the ships had not the gale continued for twenty-four hours. Mr. Chatfield and the survivors were doing well, and every one was astonished that they held out so long. Poor Lieutenant Breen and the gallant fellows who so miserably perished with him, were buried on the ill-fated island. The Commander-in-Chief was much affected with the horrible circumstances of the deaths of so many men, and has issued an imperative order against carrying too heavy a press of sail in ships' boats."

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE
A. J. CHATFIELD, and G. A. T. Drake, to the Victory, flag-ship, at Portsmouth.
Morning Post, London, England. 21 Jan 1852.

He was made Lieutenant in 1854 as which he served in the Crimean War. He was promoted to Commander (1862), Captain (1868) Rear-Admiral (1886) and ultimately Vice-Admiral before retiring in 1891.

He was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1887 and Chatfield Island in British Columbia is named after him. He died 25th Aug 1910.

He had married Louisa Faulconer in 1868. Their eldest son Alfred Ernle, also an admiral and First Sea Lord, was created 1st Baron Chatfield of Ditchling. His grandson becoming the 2nd Baron.

Chatfield Island is an island in the North Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. To its north and west is Yeo Island, to its east Cunningham Island. It was named in 1876 by the Hydrographic Office of the British Admiralty after Captain Alfred John CHATFIELD, RN (1831-1910).

Declaration of trust: Rev. B.A. Stuart; Herbert John Allcroft, Hokesay Court, Onibury, Salop; Vice Admiral Alfred John CHATFIELD, Declaration of trust: Rev. B.A. Stuart; Herbert John Allcroft, Hokesay Court, Onibury, Salop; Vice Admiral Alfred John CHATFIELD, 11 Princes Square, Bayswater; Reuben Green, 27 Lansdowne Road, Bayswater; Francis Augustus Bevan, Princes Gate, esq.; church house. P87/MTW/12 1896

These documents are held at London Metropolitan ArchivesDeclaration of trust: Rev. B.A. Stuart; Herbert John Allcroft, Hokesay Court, Onibury, Salop; Vice Admiral Alfred John CHATFIELD, 11 Princes Square, Bayswater; Reuben Green, 27 Lansdowne Road, Bayswater; Francis Augustus Bevan, Princes Gate, esq.; church house. P87/MTW/12 1896

Declaration of trust: Rev. B.A. Stuart; Herbert John Allcroft, Hokesay Court, Onibury, Salop; Vice Admiral Alfred John CHATFIELD, 11 Princes Square, Bayswater; Reuben Green, 27 Lansdowne Road, Bayswater; Francis Augustus Bevan, Princes Gate, esq.; church house. P87/MTW/12 1896
These documents are held at London Metropolitan Archives.

LATE ADMIRAL CHATFIELD.
ADMIRAL CHATFIELD. FUNERAL AT COMBE MARTIN. The funeral took place at Combe Martin on Tuesday of Admiral Alfred John CHATFIELD, C.B., who died somewhat suddenly at Combe Martin the age of 79, while on a visit with his wife and family. The deceased officer, Mrs. Chatfield (widow). Captain E. Chatfield. R.N. (son), and the admiral's four daughters. The Rev. Arundell Whatton, of St. Michael's, South Kensington, son-in-law of the deceased, officiated, assisted the Rev. J. Toms. A large number of wreaths were,... The son of Robert Money CHATFIELD, retired from active service 19 years ago, after a distinguished career extending over 45 years, and dating from the paddle steam frigate days. He saw service in the Crimea, receiving the medal and the Sebastopol clasp.
North Devon Journal, South West, England. 01/09/1910

Left estate of the gross value £13,419 15s 1d.
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England and Wales Census, 1891
Name Alfred F Chatfield
County London
Parish Paddington
Ecclesiastical Parish ST MATTHEWS
Registration District Paddington
Residence Note Princes Square
Gender Male
Age 59
Marital Status Married
Occupation Rear Admiral R N
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1832
Birthplace Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Page Number 39
Registration Number RG12
Piece/Folio 17/ 89
Alfred F Chatfield Head M 59 Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Louisa Chatfield Wife F 49 Yorkshire, England
Amy M Chatfield Dau F 21 Brighton, England
Violet A Cholmley Chatfield Dau F 19 England
Alfred E Montamte Chatfield Son M 17 Southsea, Hampshire, England
G Percy Elizabeth Chatfield Dau F 12 Malta
Gwladis L Chatfield Dau F 5 England
Louisa Youngs Servant F 37 Essex, England
Louisa Whickelow Servant F 51 London, England
Elizabeth Blake Servant F 26 Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Hoare Servant F 28 Devonshire, England
Olive F Rogers Servant F 14 Northamptonshire, England
Emily Beeney Servant F 22 Surrey, England