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.

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.

Tuke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1893.

Tuke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1905.

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.

Tuke served during the Great War as a W/T Censor at Guernsey.

Tuke was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 22 April, 1920.

See Also

• Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Cyril Asser	Captain of H.M.S. Bacchante 15 Mar, 1912 – 29 Mar, 1912	Succeeded by The Hon. Algernon D. E. H. Boyle
Preceded by Herbert Chatterton	Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar 29 Mar, 1912 – 4 Jun, 1912	Succeeded by Edward W. E. Wemyss
Preceded by Guy L. Sclater	Captain of H.M.S. Hawke 28 Jun, 1912 – 28 Jul, 1912	Succeeded by Edward H. Rymer
Preceded by Charles D. Roper	Captain of H.M.S. Prince George 28 Jul, 1912 – Aug, 1913	Succeeded by Herbert A. Adam