John Ferris

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John Ferris ( – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1892.

In January 1898, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Arrogant.[1]

In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the battleship Magnificent and was relieved by Arthur John Horsley in October 1900,[2]at which time he assumed command of the battleship Cæsar.[3]

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant
Jan, 1898[4]
Succeeded by
Arthur W. E. Prothero
Preceded by
Gerald C. Langley
Captain of H.M.S. Magnificent
Jan, 1899[5]
Succeeded by
Arthur J. Horsley
Preceded by
Edward H. Gamble
Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar
Oct, 1900[6]
Succeeded by
George A. Callaghan

Footnotes

  1. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  4. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  5. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  6. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.