Christopher Cradock

Royal Navy admiral (1862-1914) · Died at 52

Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher George Francis Maurice Cradock was an English senior officer of the Royal Navy. He earned a reputation for great gallantry.

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The first take-off by an aeroplane from a moving ship, 2 May 1912. Hibernia's bow and flying-off ramp at bottom left.

Having flown his flag in HMS Suffolk, Cradock transferred to the armoured cruiser HMS Good Hope (pictured) in late August 1914

Monument to Sir Christopher Cradock in York Minster

Awards

Companion of the Order of the Bath

Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

About this person

Type

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Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1862 to 1914 · aged 52