David McDowall Hannay (1853–1934) was an English naval historian, born in London and educated at Westminster School. He wrote on naval matters for many publications and his first book was on Admiral Robert Blake
He became a founding member of the Navy Records Society (1893) and, through his research and lectures at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, became recognised as a leading scholar/historian on naval affairs. Before World War I he used his influence as a journalist to help convince the authorities and the public on the need for an adequate Royal Navy fleet.
His known nautical works are listed below, and where reprinted in recent years or are available as free ebookslinks are provided (original publication date in brackets).
AOS Naval Non-Fiction
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Admiral Blake: A Biography from 1881 of Robert Blake, General at Sea, 1598–1657
Life of Frederick Marryat : A Biography from 1889 of the R.N. Captain and naval fiction author
Rodney : A Biography from 1891 of George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
Ships and Men (1910)
Naval Courts Martial (1914)
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The Sea Trader: his friends and enemies (1912)