George Morant was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. In 1850 he joined the navy and served in Burma, the Baltic, Crimea and China. He was promoted to the rank of admiral. At Pembroke and Chatham he supervised the dockyards. Before his retirement he was the Inspector of Irish Lights. He was knighted and died in London.

Born:	1837
Died:	1921