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Torlesse was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 26 June, 1902.<ref>Torlesse Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1318.</ref>
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 May 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Bonaventure|f=t}}.  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}}, moving in February, 1907, to assume command of {{UK-Victorious|f=t}} through June 1908.
   
   
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}}

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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. 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, moving in February, 1907, to assume command of battleship Victorious through June 1908.

He was appointed in command of the battlecruiser Inflexible on 1 June, 1908.[5]

He was made Captain Superintendent of Sheerness Royal Dockyard on 15 December, 1909.[6]

See Also

Bibliography

  • "Captain H. H. Torlesse, R.N." (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 28 December, 1911. Issue 39780, col B, p. 7.

Service Records

Footnotes

  1. Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
  2. Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
  3. Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
  4. Torlesse Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1318.
  5. Roberts. Battlecruisers. p. 122.
  6. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 10 November, 1909. Issue 39113, col A, p. 4.
  7. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  8. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  9. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  10. Day of month taken from predecessor. Prendergast Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 242.
  11. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  12. Roberts. Battlecruisers. p. 122.
  13. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 10 November, 1909. Issue 39113, col A, p. 4.