Charles Arthur Robertson-Scott
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Jump to navigationJump to searchRear-Admiral Charles Arthur Robertson-Scott, Royal Navy (6 October, 1880 – 16 July, 1941) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
From May, 1918 to the end of the war, he commanded the coast defence monitor Gorgon with the Dover Patrol.[1]
In December 1922, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calypso.[2]
Between 1930-1932 he commanded in succession the battleships Warspite, Barham and Valiant before being promoted to Flag Rank.
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral C. A. Robertson-Scott" (Obituaries). The Times. Thrsday, 24 July, 1941. Issue 48986, col D, pg. 7.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Gorgon 1 May, 1918[3][4] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Herbert A. Buchanan-Wollaston |
Captain of H.M.S. Calypso Dec, 1922[5] |
Succeeded by Colin A. M. Sarel |
| Preceded by John C. Hamilton |
Captain of H.M.S. Barham 1930[6] – 1932[7] |
Succeeded by Richard J. R. Scott |
| Preceded by St. Aubyn B. Wake |
Captain of H.M.S. Warspite 1930[8] |
Succeeded by Lachlan D. I. Mackinnon |
| Preceded by Frederick A. Sommerville |
Captain of H.M.S. Valiant Dec, 1930[9] |
Succeeded by Wellwood G. C. Maxwell |
Footnotes
- ↑ Scott's Service Records. The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Scott's Service Records The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 803.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Scott's Service Records. The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
- ↑ Scott's Service Records. The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
- ↑ Scott's Service Records The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
- ↑ Scott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
