Charles Curme

Charles Curme
Born 2 August 1827
Died 19 February 1892
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service 1841 - 1892
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held 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

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

  1. ^ a b c d William Loney RN
  2. ^ Navy Estimares Commons Debates, 10 June 1886
Military offices
Preceded by
Thomas Lethbridge
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore
1890–1892
Succeeded by
Sir Algernon Heneage