AdmiralSir Heathcoat Salusbury Grant, KCMG, CB (13 February 1864 – 25 September 1938) was a Royal Navy officer who served during the First World War, most notably as the captain of HMS Canopus.[1][2]
Biography
Early life and career
Heathcoat Grant was born on 13 February 1864, the son of Capt. John Grant, and a scion of the Grants of Glenmoriston. He entered HMS Britannia as a cadet in July 1877, placing thirty-seventh out forty-six successful candidates. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1887, commander in 1899, and captain in 1904. He was naval attaché in Washington, D.C. from 1912 to 1914.[2]
In 1915, Canopus took part in the Dardanelles Campaign, for which Grant was appointed a CB.
Grant remained in the Canopus until 1916
Retirement and later life
Grant was promoted to vice-admiral on 25 March 1920 and was retired the following day. In 1923, he published his recollections of his time in command of Canopus in The Naval Review. He was promoted to admiral on the retired list on 8 May 1925.