Charles Johnstone

Vice-Admiral Charles Johnstone, Royal Navy, Retired (8 October, 1843 – 2 December, 1927) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 15 March, 1865.

Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 9 August, 1877.

Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Captain dated 21 November, 1883.

Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1899.

Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 August, 1903.

Bibliography

• "Vice-Admiral Charles Johnstone" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 5 December, 1927. Issue 44756, col B, p. 16.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1991.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/15.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Archibald L. Douglas	Captain of H.M.S. Egeria 1 Mar, 1880 – 11 Oct, 1881	Succeeded by Pelham Aldrich
Preceded by John Hext	Captain of H.M.S. Dryad Jun, 1882 – 1 Feb, 1884	Succeeded by Edward G. Hulton
Preceded by Michael Culme-Seymour	Captain of H.M.S. Volage 21 Sep, 1885	Succeeded by Albert H. Markham
Preceded by Sacheverel C. Darwin	Captain of H.M.S. Mercury 18 Jul, 1889	Succeeded by Charles J. Balfour
Preceded by Charles L. Oxley	Captain of H.M.S. Agamemnon 10 Aug, 1891 – c. late Aug, 1892	Succeeded by George L. Atkinson
Preceded by George L. Atkinson	Captain of H.M.S. Camperdown c. late Sep, 1892	Succeeded by Wollaston C. Karslake
Preceded by Richard D. King	Flag Captain, Plymouth Station 15 May, 1896	Succeeded by Sir Richard Poore, Bart
Preceded by ?	In Command, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport 15 May, 1896	Succeeded by Harry T. Grenfell as Commodore-in-Command, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport