Ernest James Fleet

Rear-Admiral Ernest James Fleet, R.N., Retired (22 September, 1850 – 5 May, 1935) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

In August, 1876 Fleet was severely censured for H.M.S. Antelope going aground.

Fleet was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 10 August, 1877.

Fleet was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1890.

Fleet was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1897.

In April 1902, Fleet reported "no trace" of the missing ship Condor.

Fleet was appointed in command of the battleship Swiftsure in June, 1904.

Retired due to age on 22 September 1905.

Fleet was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 1 June, 1907.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by William M. Annesley	Captain of H.M.S. Icarus 24 Sep, 1895^[1] – 7 Jan, 1898	Succeeded by George F. S. Knowling
Preceded by Frederick L. Campbell	Captain of H.M.S. Edgar 6 Jul, 1900	Succeeded by George A. Callaghan
Preceded by Francis G. Kirby	Captain of H.M.S. Phaeton 10 Oct, 1900^[2] – 28 Apr, 1903	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Peyton Hoskyns	Captain of H.M.S. Imperieuse 21 Jul, 1903^[3] – 4 Sep, 1903	Succeeded by Algernon E. B. Greville
Preceded by Arthur J. Pocklington	Captain of H.M.S. Sans Pareil 8 Sep, 1903 – 23 Dec, 1903	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Swiftsure 21 Jun, 1904^[4] – 22 Sep, 1905	Succeeded by Arthur A. C. Galloway

↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 232.
↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 291.
↑ "APPOINTMENTS FOR THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Jul 16, 1903; pg. 8; Issue 37134.
↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 381.