David Hannay

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 links are provided (original publication date in brackets).