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Dawkins was severely reprimanded and dismissed the ship following a Court Martial that criticised his role in the collision which sank his {{UK-1Vanguard|f=t}} on 1 September, 1875. No one of the crew of {{UK-1IronDuke}}, which struck her, was subjected to a Court Martial despite their obvious complicity in the fog-bound misadventure.{{HepperLosses|p. 10}} | |||
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Rear-Admiral (retired) Richard Dawkins, (17 August, 1828 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Dawkins was severely reprimanded and dismissed the ship following a Court Martial that criticised his role in the collision which sank his central battery ironclad Vanguard on 1 September, 1875. No one of the crew of Iron Duke, which struck her, was subjected to a Court Martial despite their obvious complicity in the fog-bound misadventure.[1]
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Captain of H.M.S. Vanguard ? – 1 Sep, 1875[2] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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