John Ferris

Vice-Admiral John Ferris (retired), (10 November, 1848 – 5 June, 1918) 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.

In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the battleship Magnificent and was relieved by Arthur John Horsley in October 1900,at which time he assumed command of the battleship Cæsar.

Ferris retired on 10 November, 1903.

He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 20 October, 1904.

He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 12 October, 1908.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/38. ff. 448, 450.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Archer 11 Dec, 1888 – 15 Feb, 1892	Succeeded by Charles E. Kingsmill
Preceded by Gerald W. Russell	Captain of H.M.S. Sybille 18 Jul, 1894	Succeeded by Hugh P. Williams
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Ruby 5 Oct, 1894 – 9 Oct, 1895	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Champion 10 Oct, 1895 – 5 Oct, 1896	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Minerva 4 Feb, 1897 – 15 Jul, 1897	Succeeded by Frederick O. Pike
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant 27 Jan, 1898 – 18 Jan, 1899	Succeeded by Arthur W. E. Prothero
Preceded by Gerald C. Langley	Captain of H.M.S. Magnificent 18 Jan, 1899 – 23 Oct, 1900	Succeeded by Arthur J. Horsley
Preceded by Henry L. Fleet	Captain of H.M.S. Empress of India 23 Oct, 1900 – after 22 Oct, 1900	Succeeded by Cecil Burney
Preceded by Edward H. Gamble	Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar Oct, 1901 – 9 Jan, 1902	Succeeded by George A. Callaghan