John Martin Stokes

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John Martin Stokes (14 November, 1854 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Stokes was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 8 December, 1879.[1]

On 7 December, 1880, he was appointed to Doterel and was fortunate to survive, unhurt, when she exploded on 26 April, 1881.[2]

He was appointed in command of the brig Sealark on 2 February, 1891. He was superseded on 17 May, 1894.[3]

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Robert S. Rolleston
Captain of H.M. T.B. 5
28 Apr, 1885[4]
Succeeded by
Henry H. Campbell
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M. T.B. 24
5 Jun, 1886[5]
Succeeded by
William J. Thompson

Footnotes

  1. Stokes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1243.
  2. Stokes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1243.
  3. Stokes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1243.
  4. The Navy List. (June, 1885). p. 214.
  5. The Navy List. (July, 1886). p. 245.