The Jaarboek van de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Zeemacht 1908-1909 reported that the British cruiser HMS Pyramus (1) visited Tandjong Priok, Dutch East Indies between 11-14 Augustus and 12-14 September 1909. The Dutch newspaper Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated 11 August repored her arrival coming from Thursday Island. Commanding officer Th.J.J. Michell (2), crew numbered 102 men (including 11 officers) and an armament of 8 guns. The edition dated 14 August 1909 reported a departure to Colombo, Ceylon. The Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 15 September 1909 reported a departure towards Thursday Island. Commanding officer Radcliffe.(3)
Notes
1. Of the Pelorus-class protected cruisers 3rd class,designed by chief constructor of the British Royal Navy Sir William White (2 February 1945 Plymouth, England-27 February 1913 London, England), Prometheus, Proserpine, Psyche and Pyramus, preceded by the Arrogant-class and succeeded by the Highflyer-class.Laid down by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow, England in May 1896, launched on 15 May 1897, completed in 1900 and sold to be broken up on 21 April 1920.
2. Commander Thomas Francis Tregoye. Mitchell (8 November 1872-1 September 1942) 21 September 1907-1 September 1909, ended his career as captain.
3. Commander Stephen Herbert Radcliffe (19 February 1874-7 November 1939), since 1 September 1909, ended his career as vice-admiral.
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