Order in Council of 12 November, 1900

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The Order in Council of 12 November, 1900, was a piece of British legislation governing the number of Captains and Commanders in the Royal Navy.

Order in Council

WHEREAS we have had under our consideration the question of providing for the promotion of Officers of Your Majesty's Navy as rewards for special service on shore during the recent hostilities in South Africa and China.

And whereas we are of opinion that such promotions as may be made to the ranks of Captain and Commander should not affect the number of annual promotions to these ranks.

We beg leave therefore most humbly to recommend that in order to provide for the promotion of Officers for the special war services above mentioned, as well as to furnish a permanent increase in the active list of Your Majesty's Fleet, Your Majesty may be graciously pleased by Your Order in Council to create eight Captains and thirteen Commanders in addition to the Establishment at present authorised.

The Lords Commissioners of Your Majesty's Treasury have concurred in this proposal.

Bibliography

  • The Orders in Council for the Regulation of the Naval Service. Vol. VIII. London: For His Majesty's Stationary Office. 1903.

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