Edward Pitcairn Jones
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Jump to navigationJump to searchEdward Pitcairn Jones ( – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Jones was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January 1895.
In May 1896, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Grafton.
In April 1899, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Forte.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William Des V. Hamilton |
Captain of H.M.S. Grafton 1 May, 1896[1] – 3 Aug, 1898 |
Succeeded by Arthur W. Ewart |
| Preceded by Arthur W. E. Prothero |
Captain of H.M.S. Forte 20 Apr, 1899[2] – 1900 |
Succeeded by Robert C. Sparkes |
| Preceded by Francis C. B. Bridgeman |
Flag Captain, Portsmouth Station 3 Oct, 1900[3] – 21 May, 1903 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert K. Arbuthnot |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain-in-Charge of the Southern Coast Guard District 21 May, 1903[4] – 7 Aug, 1905 |
Succeeded by Leslie C. Stuart as Rear-Admiral-in-Charge of the Southern Coast Guard District |
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