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The Royal Indian Marine was a precursor to the Royal Indian Navy. Until some time after the Great War, its officers were British officers of the Royal Navy.
History
This force evolved from a private navy to protect and support the interests of the East India Trading Company. In the period immediately preceding the Dreadnought Era, it had been called "Her Majesty's Indian Marine". This named was altered to the "Royal Indian Marine" in 1892.
In Command
- Rear-Admiral George H. Hewett, 1904[1] – 1909[2]
- Rear-Admiral Humphrey T. Walwyn, 5 October, 1928[3] – 24 November, 1934[4]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Obituary. The Times, 9 October, 1930. p. 16.
- ↑ Obituary. The Times, 9 October, 1930. p. 16.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
Bibliography
