| He was appointed as a Naval Cadet RN (With seniority dated 14/02/1856). He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RN (With seniority dated 29/03/1862). He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN (With seniority dated 17/02/1863. He was appointed as a Commander RN (With seniority dated 19/04/1865). He was appointed as a Captain RN (With seniority dated 29/12/1871). He served in HMS Alexandra (in command) and participated in the bombardment of Alexandria Egypt. He was appointed as a Rear-Admiral RN (With seniority dated 03/04/1888). He served as Commander-in-Chief HM Ships and Vessels on the Pacific Station (Flag in H.M.S. Warspite) in 1890. He was appointed as a Vice-Admiral RN (With seniority dated 10/03/1894). He was appointed as a Admiral RN (With seniority dated 30/06/1899). |
