After commanding the screw sloop and service in the Mediterranean, he was appointed captain, 1885, and four years later assumed command of the protected cruiser, flagship of the Pacific Squadron.
He was appointed captain. He was appointed 1885. He was appointed four years later assumed command of the protected cruiser. This was after commanding the screw sloop. This was after service in the Mediterranean. Flagship of the Pacific Squadron was assumed command of the protected cruiser.