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 2 3 4 William Loney RN
- ↑ 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 |
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