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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Torlesse was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1882.<ref>Torlesse Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1318.</ref> | |||
He | He married Nina Alice Roberts on 6 December, 1888.<ref>Torlesse Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1318.</ref> | ||
He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1896.<ref>Torlesse Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1318.</ref> | |||
In May 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Bonaventure|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} In March 1906, he became Captain of the {{UK-Bedford|f=t}}, remaining until November. | Torlesse was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 26 June, 1902.<ref>Torlesse Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1318.</ref> | ||
In May 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Bonaventure|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} In March 1906, he became Captain of the {{UK-Bedford|f=t}}, remaining until November. | |||
In December 1906, Torlesse started a brief stint as captain of {{UK-Leviathan|f=t}},{{MackieRNW}} moving in February, 1907, to assume command of {{UK-Victorious|f=t}} through June 1908.{{MackieRNW}} | In December 1906, Torlesse started a brief stint as captain of {{UK-Leviathan|f=t}},{{MackieRNW}} moving in February, 1907, to assume command of {{UK-Victorious|f=t}} through June 1908.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Inflexible|f=t}} on 1 June, 1908.{{RobertsBattlecruisers|p. 122}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Inflexible|f=t}} on 1 June, 1908.{{RobertsBattlecruisers|p. 122}} | ||
He was made Captain | He was made Captain Superintendent of [[Sheerness Royal Dockyard]] on 15 December, 1909.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 10 November, 1909. Issue '''39113''', col A, p. 4.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 16 April 2015
Captain Henry Holland Torlesse (17 July, 1858 – 26 December, 1911) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Torlesse was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1882.[1]
He married Nina Alice Roberts on 6 December, 1888.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1896.[3]
Torlesse was promoted to the rank of Captain on 26 June, 1902.[4]
In May 1905, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Bonaventure.[5] In March 1906, he became Captain of the armoured cruiser Bedford, remaining until November.
In December 1906, Torlesse started a brief stint as captain of armoured cruiser Leviathan,[6] moving in February, 1907, to assume command of battleship Victorious through June 1908.[7]
He was appointed in command of the battlecruiser Inflexible on 1 June, 1908.[8]
He was made Captain Superintendent of Sheerness Royal Dockyard on 15 December, 1909.[9]
See Also
Bibliography
- "Captain H. H. Torlesse, R.N." (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 28 December, 1911. Issue 39780, col B, p. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/22.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by James E. C. Goodrich |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonaventure May, 1905[10] |
Succeeded by Frank Brandt |
| Preceded by Herbert Lyon |
Captain of H.M.S. Bedford Mar, 1906[11] |
Succeeded by Charles H. Robertson |
| Preceded by Robert J. Prendergast |
Captain of H.M.S. Leviathan 3 Dec, 1906[12][13] |
Succeeded by William O. Boothby |
| Preceded by Robert F. Scott |
Captain of H.M.S. Victorious Feb, 1907[14] |
Succeeded by John A. Tuke |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Inflexible 1 Jun, 1908[15] |
Succeeded by Charles L. Napier |
| Preceded by Robert H. Johnston Stewart |
Captain Superintendent, Sheerness Dockyard 15 Dec, 1909[16] |
Succeeded by Robert J. Prendergast |
Footnotes
- ↑ Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
- ↑ Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
- ↑ Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
- ↑ Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Roberts. Battlecruisers. p. 122.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 10 November, 1909. Issue 39113, col A, p. 4.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Day of month taken from predecessor. Prendergast Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 242.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Roberts. Battlecruisers. p. 122.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 10 November, 1909. Issue 39113, col A, p. 4.
