Charles Curme

Vice-Admiral Charles Thomas Curme (2 August 1827 – 19 February 1892) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.

Vice-Admiral Charles Curme
Born	(1827-08-02)2 August 1827
Died	19 February 1892(1892-02-19) (aged 64)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1841–1892
Rank	Vice-Admiral
Commands	HMS Repulse HMS Duncan HMS Indus Nore Command

Naval career

Curme joined the Royal Navy in 1841.^[1] Promoted to captain in 1864, he commanded HMS Repulse, HMS Duncan and then HMS Indus.^[1] He was made Admiral Superintendent of Devonport dockyard in 1880 and in that role opposed the appointment of civil assistants in dockyards believing dockyards should be run by naval officers.^[2] He became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1890^[1] and died in office two years later.^[1]