Philip Ruffle Sharpe
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Vice-Admiral (retired) Philip Ruffle Sharpe, (30 June, 1831 – 26 November, 1892) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 9 November, 1854.
Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Commander on 24 June, 1867.
Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Captain on 5 June, 1875.
Retired 1 February 1886 at his own request.
Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in June 1887.
Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 2 September, 1892.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Waterwitch 24 Jun, 1867 – 26 Jun, 1868 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Samuel P. Townsend |
Captain of H.M.S. Crocodile 3 Jun, 1875[1] |
Succeeded by Frederic P. Doughty |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1876). p. 186.
