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 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, 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

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Name	Curme, Charles
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Date of birth	2 August 1827
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Date of death	19 February 1892
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