H.M.S. Resolution (1892)
From The Dreadnought Project
| H.M.S. Resolution (1892) | |
|---|---|
| Builder: | Palmer[1] |
| Ordered: | Naval Defence Act of 1889[2] |
| Laid down: | 14 Jun, 1890[3] |
| Launched: | 28 May, 1892[4] |
| Completed: | Nov, 1893[5] |
| Commissioned: | Nov, 1893[6] |
| Sold: | 1914[7] |
| Fate: | Broken up |
Service
Construction
Resolution was launched in the afternoon of 28 May, 1892. The christening ceremony was performed by Mrs. William H. White, wife of the Director of Naval Construction. In attendance were Sir C. M. Palmer, Admiral Richard D. King, and local dignitaries.[8]
Radio
As of 1901, while serving in the Reserve Squadron, she was slated to receive a "1 to 52" W/T set.[9]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Captain William H. Hall, 5 December, 1893[10] – 1 February, 1895[11]
- Captain Andrew K. Bickford, 1 February, 1895[12]
- Captain John H. Bainbridge, 17 December, 1896[13]
- Captain Charles R. Arbuthnot, 14 April, 1898[14] – 24 August, 1900[15]
- Captain William Wilson, 1 June, 1900[16]
- Captain Alexander W. Chisholm-Batten, 24 June, 1901[17] – 9 October, 1901[18]
- Captain James E. C. Goodrich, 17 November, 1901[19][20] – 26 May, 1902[21]
- Captain Cecil Burney, 27 May, 1902[22] – 16 September, 1902[23]
- Captain John E. Bearcroft, 16 September, 1902[24] – 8 April, 1903[25]
- Captain Arthur Hayes-Sadler, 3 January, 1905[26] – 3 January, 1907[27]
- Captain Bertram M. Chambers, 3 January, 1907[28] – 3 January, 1908[29]
[[Henri Louis Fleet is alleged to have been appointed in command in 1903,[30] but his service record does not bear this out.
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 32.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 32.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 32.
- ↑ "Launch of H.M.S. Resolution" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 30 May, 1892. Issue 33651, col A, p. 7.
- ↑ Burt. British Battleships: 1889-1904. p. 73.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 32.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 32.
- ↑ "Launch of H.M.S. Resolution" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 30 May, 1892. Issue 33651, col A, p. 7.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1901. p. 111.
- ↑ Hall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 246/566.
- ↑ Hall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 246/566.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 30 January, 1895. Issue 34487, col B, p. 10.
- ↑ List of Her Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Present at Spithead 26th June 1897 Together with an Index of the Officers Serving in Them, &c. p. 50.
- ↑ Arbuthnot Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 40.
- ↑ Arbuthnot Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 4 May, 1900. Issue 36133, col G, p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 29 May, 1901. Issue 36467, col B, p. 4.
- ↑ Chisholm-Batten Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 254.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 15 November, 1901. Issue 36613, col D, p. 4.
- ↑ Goodrich Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 537.
- ↑ Goodrich Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 537.
- ↑ Burney Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 180.
- ↑ Burney Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 84/180.
- ↑ Bearcroft Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 85.
- ↑ Bearcroft Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 85.
- ↑ Hayes-Sadler Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 190.
- ↑ Hayes-Sadler Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 190.
- ↑ Chambers Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 407.
- ↑ Chambers Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 407.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
- Parkes, O.B.E., Ass.I.N.A., Dr. Oscar (1990). British Battleships 1860–1950. London: Pen & Sword Ltd. ISBN 0850526043. (on Bookfinder.com).
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