John Arthur Tuke
Rear-Admiral John Arthur Tuke, Royal Navy (18 April, 1857 – 5 January, 1916) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 10 August, 1881.[1]
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1895.[2]
Captain
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1901.[3]
In January 1905, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus.[4] He became Captain of the armoured cruiser Monmouth in April 1906.[5]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Victorious on 1 June, 1908.[6]
Tuke was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Fisher,[7] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 24 October, 1913.[8]
Bibliography
- "Death of Rear-Admiral Tuke" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 8 January, 1916. Issue 41058, col E, p. 3.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frederick A. Warden |
Captain of H.M.S. Undaunted 15 Sep, 1904[9] – 9 Jan, 1905[10] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Charles H. Robertson |
Captain of H.M.S. Theseus 10 Jan, 1905[11] – 9 Apr, 1906[12] |
Succeeded by Thomas L. Barnardiston |
| Preceded by Charles H. H. Moore |
Captain of H.M.S. Monmouth 10 Apr, 1906[13] – 22 Feb, 1908[14] |
Succeeded by George W. Smith |
| Preceded by Henry H. Torlesse |
Captain of H.M.S. Victorious 1 Jun, 1908[15][16] – 16 Nov, 1908[17] |
Succeeded by Joseph R. Bridson |
| Preceded by Robert N. Ommanney |
Captain of Devonport Dockyard 17 Nov, 1908[18] – 5 Jan, 1911[19] |
Succeeded by Evelyn R. Le Marchant |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26534. p. 4154. 12 August, 1881.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26694. p. 7532. 31 December, 1895.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27393. p. 3. 3 January, 1902.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 392.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28515. p. 5432. 21 July, 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28772. p. 7870. 11 November, 1913.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 392.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
- ↑ Tuke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 637.
