Homepage

Record

Entry TypePerson
SurnameBarker
ForenamesCharles
EpithetCaptain in the Royal Navy
Dates1811-1860
Gender IdentityMale
BiographyCharles Barker entered the Navy in 1826. In 1838 he was promoted to Lieutenant, serving on the 'Inconstant' in North America and the West Indies. In 1839 he began serving as Lieutenant in 'Snake', follwed by 'Monarch' in 1840 and 'Firebrand' in 1844. In 1845 he was promoted to Commander, becoming Commander in 'Serpent' in 1849, before being promoted to Captain of HMS Amazon in 1850. Between 1856 and 1859 he captained HMS Retribution in the East Indies and China until he was invalided. He died in London in 1860.
Sourcehttps://www.pdavis.nl/ShowBiog.php?id=857
Authorised Form of NameBarker; Charles (1811-1860); Captain in the Royal Navy

Show related Catalog records.

Add to My Items
    George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

    George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

    Useful Links

    See more Collection highlights

    Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm
    Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm
    George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist
    George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist
    National Coal Board
    National Coal Board
    Horace John Rylands (1886-1961) of Bakewell, First World War soldier
    Horace John Rylands (1886-1961) of Bakewell, First World War soldier
    Collection Highlights