John Ferris

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John Ferris ( – ) 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.[1]

In January 1899, he was appointed Captain of the battleship Magnificent and was relieved by Arthur John Horsley in October 1900,[2]at which time he assumed command of the battleship Cæsar.[3]

Footnotes

  1. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant
Jan, 1898 – ?
Succeeded by
Arthur W. E. Prothero
Preceded by
Gerald C. Langley
Captain of H.M.S. Magnificent
Jan, 1899 – ?
Succeeded by
Arthur J. Horsley
Preceded by
Edward H. Gamble
Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar
Oct, 1900 – ?
Succeeded by
George A. Callaghan