A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Maunsell, Edward Eyre
MAUNSELL. (Lieutenant, 1846.)
Edward Eyre Maunsell is, we believe, eldest son of the Rev. Edw. Eyre Maunsell, A.M., of Fort Eyre, co. Galway, by Eliza Maria, daughter of Rich. Studdert, Esq., of Bunratty Castle, co. Clare. This officer passed his examination 21 Aug. 1839; and after having served for some time as Mate on board the St. Vincent 120, flag-ship at Portsmouth of Sir Chas. Rowley, was promoted, 23 March, 1846, to a Lieutenancy in the Ferret 8, Capt. Geo. Sprigg, on the coast of Africa. Since 5 July, 1847, he has been attached, in the capacity of Additional Lieutenant, to the President 50, flag-ship of Rear-Admiral Jas. Rich. Dacres, at the Cape of Good Hope.