Godfrey Tuke
Captain Godfrey Tuke, C.B.E., R.N. (21 February, 1871 – 23 February, 1944) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Reverend F. E. Tuke of Borden Vicarage, Sillingbourne.[1]
On 7 June 1892, Pilot collided with Nautilus. Tuke was told he could not be held blameless in the affair, as he was officer of the deck.[2]
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1893.[3]
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1905.[4]
As a Commander, Tuke was appointed to the battleship Prince George on 28 July, 1912. His Service Record indicates he was in command for a considerable time, which contradicts similar claims by Captains.[5]
Tuke served during the Great War as a W/T Censor at Guernsey.[6]
Tuke was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 22 April, 1920.[7]
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Guy L. Sclater |
Captain of H.M.S. Hawke 28 Jun, 1912[8] |
Succeeded by Edward H. Rymer |
Footnotes
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 361.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/163. f. 165.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 323.