H.M.S. Esk (1877)
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| H.M.S. Esk (1877) | |
|---|---|
| Builder: | Palmer Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow[1] |
| Launched: | 28 Apr, 1877[Citation needed] |
| Sold: | 1903[2] |
Service
In March 1883, Esk was at Hong Kong, with Gunner Henry D. Capper appointed to her from 23 February, 1881, though he was borne in Victor Emanuel and was not noted as being "in Command".[3]
In mid-1884, Esk was at Hong Kong, with Gunner William Sledge appointed to her, though he was borne in Victor Emanuel and was not noted as being "in Command".
Re-commissioned at Ichang on 30 January, 1898.[4]
Captains
- Lieutenant & Commander Henry E. Rooper, 12 December, 1883[5] – 3 February, 1884[6] (temporary)
- Lieutenant & Commander Thomas E. Cochrane, 1 October, 1884[7] (lent from Audacious)
- Lieutenant & Commander Arthur H. D. Ravenhill, 15 August, 1892[8] – 31 December, 1894
- Lieutenant & Commander Herbert P. Barton, 21 January, 1895[9] – 11 January, 1897
- Lieutenant & Commander Charles Chadwick, 11 January, 1897[10] – 1 May, 1900
- Lieutenant & Commander William F. Blunt, 1 May, 1900[11][12] – 26 October, 1901[13]
- Lieutenant & Commander Wyndham Forbes, 1 November, 1901[14] – 1 July, 1902
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 112.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 112.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1883). p. 209.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 249.
- ↑ Rooper Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/363. f. ?.
- ↑ Rooper Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/363. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 209.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 218.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 222.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 249.
- ↑ Blunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 109.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 253.
- ↑ Blunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 109.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 253.
Bibliography
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