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King George V

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David

David Report 21 Jun 2004 09:07

Do any of you naval buffs out there know the name of the ship(s) that the future King George V served on during his time in the navy prior to becoming heir to the throne?? I have just found out that my ggfather spent 13 years in the navy in the late 1800's and that at some point he served under the future king. Many thanks,

Ian

Ian Report 21 Jun 2004 10:19

David The name HMS Bacchante comes to mind. It was a cruiser but I don't remember whether he served on board or was more a passenger. Try a websearch with this name and perhaps you will find out more. Ian

David

David Report 21 Jun 2004 10:55

Thanks Ian, I'll check on that. Have already tried the web sites but all they say ishe followed a naval career before becoming heir - no real specifics. David

Geoff

Geoff Report 21 Jun 2004 10:58

You will find a summary of his naval career here http://www.attackingthedevil.*co.uk/reviews/george.php (remove *)

David

David Report 21 Jun 2004 11:15

Fantastic Geoff, thats given me a few vessels to be going on with. Many thanks.

Ian

Ian Report 21 Jun 2004 22:35

DAVID I meant do a web search for HMS Bacchante. I just did and there are a few sites. King George V was indeed a crewmember and spent some time aboard, together with his brother Prince Albert Victor. Ian