He was given command of the frigate HMS "Eskimo" in 1976 and, having been promoted to Captain, he joined the Operational Requirements Division at the Ministry of Defence in 1981 and was given command of HMS "Southampton" in 1986.
He was given command of the frigate HMS "Eskimo" in 1976. He was having been promoted to Captain. He joined the Operational Requirements Division at the Ministry of Defence in 1981. He was given command of HMS "Southampton" in 1986.