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==Early Life & Career== | ==Early Life & Career== | ||
Born in Singapore, Shelford's guardian upon entering the Royal Navy was listed as William Paterson, Esq. of 39 Lime Street, London. | |||
In December, 1884 Shelford passed out of [[H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship)|H.M.S. ''Britannia'']], having qualfied for entrance as a Colonial Cadet following entrance examintaions held in late 1883.<ref>"Naval Cadetships." ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Dec 12, 1882; pg. 4; Issue 30688.</ref> | In December, 1884 Shelford passed out of [[H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship)|H.M.S. ''Britannia'']], having qualfied for entrance as a Colonial Cadet following entrance examintaions held in late 1883.<ref>"Naval Cadetships." ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Dec 12, 1882; pg. 4; Issue 30688.</ref> | ||
Shelford was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 May, 1889.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26111/pages/6800 no. 26111. p. 6800.] 2 December, 1890.</ref> | Shelford was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 May, 1889.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26111/pages/6800 no. 26111. p. 6800.] 2 December, 1890.</ref> | ||
He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1903.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27572/pages/4187 no. 27572. p. 4187.] 3 July, 1903.</ref> | Shelford was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1892 and re-appointed to {{UK-Peacock}} for navigation duties on the [[China Station]]. He would serve as navigating officer in a number of ships through 1903, when he was performing such work in {{UK-Glory}}. He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} while in the ship on 30 June, 1903, leaving the ship in October 1905.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27572/pages/4187 no. 27572. p. 4187.] 3 July, 1903.</ref> | ||
Shelford was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Hood|f=t}} on 22 October, 1909.{{CN}} | Shelford was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Hood|f=t}} on 22 October, 1909.{{CN}} | ||
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He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> | ||
Shelford was appointed to command the {{UK-Goliath|f=t}} on 8 May, 1913,{{NLDec14|p. 324}} and died when she was torpedoed and lost in the early morning of 13 May, 1915.{{KindellROH2|p. 96}} | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 15:03, 3 January 2020
Captain Thomas Lawrie Shelford, Royal Navy (26 December, 1869 – 13 May, 1915) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Born in Singapore, Shelford's guardian upon entering the Royal Navy was listed as William Paterson, Esq. of 39 Lime Street, London.
In December, 1884 Shelford passed out of H.M.S. Britannia, having qualfied for entrance as a Colonial Cadet following entrance examintaions held in late 1883.[1]
Shelford was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 May, 1889.[2]
Shelford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1892 and re-appointed to Peacock for navigation duties on the China Station. He would serve as navigating officer in a number of ships through 1903, when he was performing such work in Glory. He was promoted to the rank of Commander while in the ship on 30 June, 1903, leaving the ship in October 1905.[3]
Shelford was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 22 October, 1909.[Citation needed]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1909.[4]
Shelford was appointed to command the battleship Goliath on 8 May, 1913,[5] and died when she was torpedoed and lost in the early morning of 13 May, 1915.[6]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Ernest G. Barton |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 1 Jan, 1907[7] – 1909 |
Succeeded by John C. Watson |
| Preceded by Lawrence de W. Satow |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 22 Oct, 1909[8] – mid 1910 |
Succeeded by Arthur T. Taylor |
| Preceded by Arthur R. Hulbert |
Captain of H.M.S. Venus 1 May, 1912[9][10] |
Succeeded by James R. P. Hawksley |
| Preceded by Arthur R. Hulbert |
Captain of H.M.S. Blonde 20 Jan, 1913[11] |
Succeeded by William F. Blunt |
| Preceded by Arthur R. Hulbert |
Captain (D), First Destroyer Flotilla 20 Jan, 1913[12] |
Succeeded by William F. Blunt |
| Preceded by John White |
Captain of H.M.S. Goliath 8 May, 1913[13] – 13 May, 1915[14] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Cadetships." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Dec 12, 1882; pg. 4; Issue 30688.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26111. p. 6800. 2 December, 1890.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27572. p. 4187. 3 July, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 29. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 324.
- ↑ Kindell. Royal Navy Roll of Honour Part 2. p. 96.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 369.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 328.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 23 April, 1912. Issue 39880, col G, p. 16.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 390.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 286.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 286.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 324.
- ↑ Naval Operations. Volume II. pp. 407-8.
