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In October 1901, he was faulted for colliding with the {{UK-2Salmon}} with his own {{UK-Angler}} as the two ships rounded the Tongue lightship. | In October 1901, he was faulted for colliding with the {{UK-2Salmon}} with his own {{UK-Angler}} as the two ships rounded the Tongue lightship. | ||
| − | + | Austen was found to have been responsible for damage to ships of the Chatham Flotilla on 1 February, 1902 when rough weather caused them to move together when secured alongside each other. He'd also left {{UK-Angler}} without being relieved. He was superseded in command and received Their Lordships' severe displeasure. | |
In 1913, he was borne in ''President'', serving in the Western Coast Guard District under Captain [[Henry Venn Wood Elliott|Henry V. W. Elliott]].{{NLMar13|p. 429}} | In 1913, he was borne in ''President'', serving in the Western Coast Guard District under Captain [[Henry Venn Wood Elliott|Henry V. W. Elliott]].{{NLMar13|p. 429}} | ||
Austen was placed on the Retired List with the rank of {{CommRN}} on 8 April, 1919. | Austen was placed on the Retired List with the rank of {{CommRN}} on 8 April, 1919. | ||
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| + | In early 1935, he proceeded to South Africa. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 6 April 2022
Commander (retired) Basil Ayton Austen (8 April, 1874 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Austen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1896.[1]
In October 1901, he was faulted for colliding with the Salmon with his own Angler as the two ships rounded the Tongue lightship.
Austen was found to have been responsible for damage to ships of the Chatham Flotilla on 1 February, 1902 when rough weather caused them to move together when secured alongside each other. He'd also left Angler without being relieved. He was superseded in command and received Their Lordships' severe displeasure.
In 1913, he was borne in President, serving in the Western Coast Guard District under Captain Henry V. W. Elliott.[2]
Austen was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Commander on 8 April, 1919.
In early 1935, he proceeded to South Africa.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Reginald A. Norton |
Captain of H.M.S. Contest 18 Feb, 1901[3] – 4 May, 1901 |
Succeeded by Claud H. Sinclair |
| Preceded by Charles P. Beaty-Pownall |
Captain of H.M.S. Desperate 4 May, 1901[4] – Aug, 1901 |
Succeeded by Edward O. Gladstone |
| Preceded by Oliver Backhouse |
Captain of H.M.S. Angler Aug, 1901 – 13 Feb, 1902 |
Succeeded by George G. Codrington |
| Preceded by Guy de L. O. Johnson |
Captain of H.M.S. Stag 14 Feb, 1902[5] – 18 Mar, 1902[6] |
Succeeded by John M. D. E. Warren |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 4.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 429.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1901). p. 241.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 23, 1901; pg. 10; Issue 36514.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Tuesday, 25 February 1902. (36700), p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Wednesday, 5 March 1902. (36707), p. 5.
