Difference between revisions of "Charles Elsden Gladstone"
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| − | Gladstone entered the Navy on 23 January, 1869 and passed the Royal Naval College in June, 1876.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | + | Gladstone entered the Navy on 23 January, 1869 and in 18973 as a {{MidRN}} serving in {{UK-1Druid|f=p}}, Gladstone was landed with the Naval Brigade in the Ashanti War. He passed the Royal Naval College in June, 1876.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> |
Gladstone was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 24 May, 1877.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | Gladstone was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 24 May, 1877.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | ||
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Gladstone was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | Gladstone was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | ||
| − | Gladstone was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Fearless|f=t}} in the Mediterranean on 21 January, 1895.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | + | Gladstone was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Fearless|f=t}} in the Mediterranean on 21 January, 1895. In mid-1896 Gladstone submitted a "clear and interesting report" on the coast of Tunis and of the land of Bizerte. He was found to have committed an error in judgment in firing a salute in a narrow passage, causing ''Fearless'' to touch ground on 7 December, 1896.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> |
Gladstone was appointed in command of the Royal Naval Reserve drill ship [[H.M.S. Eagle (1804)|''Eagle'']] on 1 November, 1898. He left her when he was appointed to {{UK-1Severn}}, additional, as District Officer of Coast Guard, Ramsgate on 7 November, 1901. His appointment was to be three years, and not be renewed.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | Gladstone was appointed in command of the Royal Naval Reserve drill ship [[H.M.S. Eagle (1804)|''Eagle'']] on 1 November, 1898. He left her when he was appointed to {{UK-1Severn}}, additional, as District Officer of Coast Guard, Ramsgate on 7 November, 1901. His appointment was to be three years, and not be renewed.<ref>Gladstone Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38/532.|D7578856}} ff. 521, 526.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 13 January 2017
Captain (retired) Charles Elsden Gladstone, (24 December, 1855 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Gladstone entered the Navy on 23 January, 1869 and in 18973 as a Midshipman serving in H.M.S. Druid, Gladstone was landed with the Naval Brigade in the Ashanti War. He passed the Royal Naval College in June, 1876.[1]
Gladstone was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 24 May, 1877.[2]
Gladstone passed as Torpedo Lieutenant First Class on 31 March, 1882. He remained in Vernon as part of the staff, to instruct officers.[3]
Gladstone was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1890.[4]
Gladstone was appointed in command of the scout cruiser Fearless in the Mediterranean on 21 January, 1895. In mid-1896 Gladstone submitted a "clear and interesting report" on the coast of Tunis and of the land of Bizerte. He was found to have committed an error in judgment in firing a salute in a narrow passage, causing Fearless to touch ground on 7 December, 1896.[5]
Gladstone was appointed in command of the Royal Naval Reserve drill ship Eagle on 1 November, 1898. He left her when he was appointed to Severn, additional, as District Officer of Coast Guard, Ramsgate on 7 November, 1901. His appointment was to be three years, and not be renewed.[6]
Gladstone was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 7 November, 1904.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles Windham |
Captain of H.M.S. Fearless 21 Jan, 1895[8] |
Succeeded by Henry C. Kingsford |
Footnotes
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ Gladstone Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/532. ff. 521, 526.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 223.
