Henry Holland Torlesse

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 Captain on 26 June, 1902.

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.

He was made Captain Superintendant of Sheerness Royal Dockyard on 15 December, 1909.

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.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by James E. C. Goodrich	Captain of H.M.S. Bonaventure May, 1905	Succeeded by Frank Brandt
Preceded by Richard H. Peirse	Captain of H.M.S. Bedford Mar, 1906 – 8 Mar, 1906	{{{3}}}
Preceded by Robert J. Prendergast	Captain of H.M.S. Leviathan Dec, 1906	Succeeded by William O. Boothby
Preceded by Robert F. Scott	Captain of H.M.S. Victorious Feb, 1907	Succeeded by John A. Tuke
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Inflexible 1 Jun, 1908	Succeeded by Charles L. Napier
Preceded by Robert H. Johnston Stewart	Captain Superintendent, Sheerness Dockyard 15 Dec, 1909	Succeeded by Robert J. Prendergast