Background
DUNDAS OF DUNDAS, Charles was born on August 9, 1859.
DUNDAS OF DUNDAS, Charles was born on August 9, 1859.
Clifton Bank, St. Andrews.
Joined His Majesty’s Ship Audacious, China flagship, as Naval Cadet, 1874. Lieutenant, 1883; Commander, 1890. Served in Cape Squadron during Boer War, and took part in Delagoa Bay operations (medal, and promoted Captain).
Served in command of His Majesty’s Ship Forte, 1904-1905, on the East African Station, and received approval of Admiralty for his prompt action in reference to Russian auxiliary cruisers. Presented with order of Brilliant Star by Sultan of Zanzibar. Received thanks of French Government for services rendered on East African Station.
Succeeded his father as 2Sth chief of Dundas, G March 1904. Chief of the Dundas family, and a captain in the Royal Navy; Naval Attach^ at the Court of Japan.
Clubs: Army and Navy; New, Edinburgh.
Spouse 1897, Helen,daughter of E. B. Watson.