An item reported that was decided to replace commodore P.M.B. Chavasse D.S.C. R.N. as Captain of the Navy by a Ceylonese officer.(1) Chavasse was to complete his tour of duty on 12 July. He was to be replaced by the 37 years old commander Royce de Mel (2) who was to be promoted to the rank of captain. De Mel was trained in the British Royal Navy and the Royal Indian Navy, promoted to lieutenant commander in 1944 and appointed to command the C.R.N.V.R, in 1946 and since October 1946 commander. Some years ago he followed an intensive couse in England.
Notes
1. Paul Morrison Bushe Chavasse (4 January 1908 County Waterford, Ireland-23 August 21994 Castletownshend, Ireland) 3rd Commander of the Royal Ceylon Navy between 15 June 1953-7 November 1955.
2. Gerard Royce Maxwell De Mel (10 June 1917 Colombo, British Ceylon-?), Captain of the Royal Ceylon Navy between 15 August 1955-15 November 1960/15 August 1961.
Source
Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.
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