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Vice-Admiral (retired) Bouverie Francis Clark ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Clark was appointed in command of the second class battleship Anson on 28 May, 1889.[1] He would remain in her command during the Annual Manoeuvres of 1890, during which she was part of Fleet 1, which was playing the role of the Royal Navy fending off attacks on British trade routes.[2]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Anson 28 May, 1889[3] |
Succeeded by George T. H. Boyes |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 198.
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 19, 1890; pg. 12; Issue 33068.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 198.
