Basil Hew Fanshawe
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Basil Hew Fanshawe ( – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
On 30 June 1910, Fanshawe was promoted to Captain
He was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Royal Arthur in October 1911.[1]
He was appointed in command of the light cruiser Bristol on 3 January, 1913.[2]
He assumed command of the armoured cruiser Sutlej in February of 1916.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (April, 1914). p. 289.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert E. R. Benson |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Arthur Oct, 1911 – ? |
Succeeded by Bentinck J. D. Yelverton |
| Preceded by Rudolf W. Bentinck |
Captain of H.M.S. Bristol 3 Jan, 1913 – ? |
Succeeded by George J. Todd |
| Preceded by Henry M. Doughty |
Captain of H.M.S. Sutlej Feb, 1916 – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
