TRYON (Sir George, 1832-1893, Vice-Admiral, Lost in the ‘Victoria’ in collision with the ‘Camperdown’ off Tripoli)

Fine Autograph letter marked ‘Private’ signed, to Capt SUCKLING (Thomas, 1844-1922) telling him that “the position of several of our chief officers & others in Coast Guard... is not well defined. I have sketched out something which I enclose. I propose Co. in Commd of Cruisers should bear the uniform of Ch.W.O. with the distinguishing marks of a Lieutenant, this gives them tail coat and frock coat... It is inexcusable that all should not be organised as to fit in when called to serve afloat, as it is, it is impossible. Please to give the subject your attention, freely criticise the draft I send and propose any plan that comes to you that you think is preferable...”, 2 sides 8vo., Admiralty headed paper, 18th October

In April 1888 Tryon was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Reserves, which included the Coastguard service, and became chairman of a committee on Coastguard buildings. He was promoted to vice-admiral on 15th August 1889. In 1891 Tryon chaired a committee on naval reserves, where he expressed his views on the importance of cooperation between merchant shipping and the navy in times of war.

Item Date:  1890

Stock No:  42748      £375

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