Charles Curme
Charles Curme | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1827 |
| Died | 19 February 1892 (aged 64) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1841–1892 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Repulse HMS Duncan HMS Indus Nore Command |
Vice Admiral Charles Thomas Curme (2 August 1827 – 19 February 1892) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Naval career
[edit]Curme joined the Royal Navy in 1841.[1] Promoted to captain in 1864, he commanded HMS Repulse, HMS Duncan and then HMS Indus.[1] He was made Admiral Superintendent of Devonport dockyard in 1880 and in that role opposed the appointment of civil assistants in dockyards believing dockyards should be run by naval officers.[2] He became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1890[1] and died in office two years later.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d William Loney RN
- ^ Navy Estimares Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Commons Debates, 10 June 1886