Claud Hamilton Sinclair

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Claud Hamilton Sinclair ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

As a Lieutenant, he was mentioned in despatches during the Boxer Rebellion.

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.

In August 1916, he assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.[1]

In February 1917, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Caledon.[2]

He was appointed command of the light cruiser Cardiff on 11 July, 1917.[3]

He was placed on the retired list on 2 July, 1922.

See Also

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Arthur B. S. Dutton
Captain of H.M.S. Bellona
Aug, 1916 – ?
Succeeded by
Ernest W. Denison
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Caledon
Feb, 1917 – ?
Succeeded by
Walter H. Cowan
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Cardiff
11 Jul, 1917 – ?
Succeeded by
Arthur Bromley

Footnotes

  1. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. The Navy List (February, 1919). p. 752.