Bethune, Henry, Captain, 1858-1939.

The papers consist of a series of logs for the above ships and a notebook on navigation and steam

Administrative / biographical background
Bethune entered the Navy in 1871 and served from 1873 to 1877 in the TOPAZE, Detached Squadron. In 1878 he was appointed to the ALEXANDER, flagship in the Mediterranean, leaving her in order to join the AGINCOURT, flagship, Channel, 1881 to 1882. He was commissioned lieutenant in 1882, in the CONSTANCE, remaining in her on the Pacific Station until 1886. Still a lieutenant, he retired in 1903 and was promoted on the retired list.