Background
ARBUTHNOT, Charles Ramsay was born on February 5, 1850. Son of George Clerk Arbuthnot, of Mavisbank.
ARBUTHNOT, Charles Ramsay was born on February 5, 1850. Son of George Clerk Arbuthnot, of Mavisbank.
His Majesty’s Ship “ Britannia,” 1863. A Sub-Lieutenant Royal Yacht.
Lieutenant 1871; Lieut, in Arctic yacht “Pandora,” 1876. Awarded Arctic medal. Commander, 1883; Captain, 1891.
Rear-Admiral, 1904; Vice-Admiral, retired, 1907. Commanded His Majesty’s Ship “Orlando,” 4S flag-ship in Australia, 1892-1895. His Majesty’s Ship “ Hermione" Particular Service Squadron, 1896.
H. Master of Surgery “Blake’’and His Majesty’s Ship “ Resolution,” 1897- 1900. His Majesty’s Ship “ Cambridge,” School of Gunnery, Devonport, 1900-1903. Was A. District of Columbia (United States.) to the King, 1901-1904.
Clubs : United Service; Royal Naval, Portsmouth.
Spouse 1880, Emily Caroline,daughter of late Rear-Admiral C. F. Schomberg.