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Name: GISSING, Charles Edward (Capt.)
Photo Source: painted by Frank Richards
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1845 Woodbridge, Suffolk
Death Date: 19 Mar 1916 Funchal, Madeira
First Date: 1883
Profession: Britain's Consul to Mombasa, Royal Navy
Area: Mombasa
Book Reference: Thomson, www.alamy.com
General Information:
Jorneyed to Teita
www.dreadnoughtproject: In June 1875, Gissing was qualified as an interpreter in Swahili.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 April, 1865.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 March, 1881.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1888.
Gissing was retired under the provisions of Order in Council of 22
February, 1870 on 6 April, 1897.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 24 January, 1902.
www.dreadnoughtproject: In June 1875, Gissing was qualified as an interpreter in Swahili.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 April, 1865.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 March, 1881.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1888.
Gissing was retired under the provisions of Order in Council of 22
February, 1870 on 6 April, 1897.
Gissing was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 24 January, 1902.