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In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the {{UK-Magnificent|f=t}} and was relieved by [[Arthur John Horsley]] in October 1900,{{MackieRNW}}at which time he assumed command of the {{UK-Caesar|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the {{UK-Magnificent|f=t}} and was relieved by [[Arthur John Horsley]] in October 1900,{{MackieRNW}}at which time he assumed command of the {{UK-Caesar|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 13 May 2014
John Ferris ( – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1892.
In January 1898, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Arrogant.[1]
In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the battleship Magnificent and was relieved by Arthur John Horsley in October 1900,[2]at which time he assumed command of the battleship Cæsar.[3]
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant Jan, 1898 – ? |
Succeeded by Arthur W. E. Prothero |
| Preceded by Gerald C. Langley |
Captain of H.M.S. Magnificent Jan, 1899 – ? |
Succeeded by Arthur J. Horsley |
| Preceded by Edward H. Gamble |
Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar Oct, 1900 – ? |
Succeeded by George A. Callaghan |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
