H.M.S. Buzzard (1887)
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| H.M.S. Buzzard (1887) | |
|---|---|
| Builder: | Sheerness Royal Dockyard[1] |
| Laid down: | 1 May, 1886[2] |
| Launched: | 10 May, 1887[3] |
| Commissioned: | 17 Apr, 1888[4] |
| Sold: | 1921[5] |
H.M.S. Buzzard was one of four Nymphe Class screw sloops completed for the Royal Navy.
Service
In 1911, Buzzard relieved H.M.S. President, and was renamed President on 1 April, 1911.
Captains
- Commander Julian A. Baker, 17 April, 1888[6] – 31 December, 1890
- Commander William L. H. Browne, 3 January, 1891[7] – 30 January, 1893
- Commander Arthur M. Farquhar, 26 September, 1893[8] – after February, 1896[9]
- Commander Leicester F. Gartside-Tippinge, 29 November, 1898[10] – 14 May, 1902
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 58.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 58.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 58.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 207.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 58.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1890). p. 203.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 207.
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 444.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 208.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 235.
Bibliography
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