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He was appointed to the {{UK-Blonde|f=t}} on 10 May, 1912 in command of the {{UK-DF|1}}.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 23 April, 1912. Issue '''39880''', col G, p. 16.</ref> | He was appointed to the {{UK-Blonde|f=t}} on 10 May, 1912 in command of the {{UK-DF|1}}.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 23 April, 1912. Issue '''39880''', col G, p. 16.</ref> | ||
| − | Hulbert drowned at Harwich on 12 January, 1913. He had been seen walking on the quarterdeck of the ''Blonde'' at 0920.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 13 January, 1913. Issue '''40107''', col B, p. 11.</ref> A man on the neighbouring | + | Hulbert drowned at Harwich on 12 January, 1913. He had been seen walking on the quarterdeck of the ''Blonde'' at 0920.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 13 January, 1913. Issue '''40107''', col B, p. 11.</ref> A man on the neighbouring {{UK-Tyne|f=t}} saw a splash, but dismissed it as a sailor taking a morning swim.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 14 January, 1912. Issue '''40108''', col F, p. 13.</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:30, 22 January 2013
Captain Arthur Russell Hulbert, Royal Navy (9 April, 1871 – 12 January, 1913) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
He was mentioned in despatches for his service with the Naval Brigade in China.
Hulbert was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1908.[1]
In December 1910, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Highflyer.[2]
On 14 November, 1911, he was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Venus as Captain (D) of the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla.[3]
He was appointed to the scout cruiser Blonde on 10 May, 1912 in command of the First Destroyer Flotilla.[4]
Hulbert drowned at Harwich on 12 January, 1913. He had been seen walking on the quarterdeck of the Blonde at 0920.[5] A man on the neighbouring depot ship Tyne saw a splash, but dismissed it as a sailor taking a morning swim.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28211. p. 32. 1 January, 1909.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 11 November, 1911. Issue 39740, col B, p. 13.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 23 April, 1912. Issue 39880, col G, p. 16.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 13 January, 1913. Issue 40107, col B, p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 14 January, 1912. Issue 40108, col F, p. 13.
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43
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