Autograph request
Postcard sent by Bray to The Commander, HMS Bedford, c/o GPO, London on 28th November 1905 asking for his autograph.
Signed by Captain Ernest Sausmarez Carey.
Captain Ernest Sausmarez Carey (12 March, 1872 - 2 September, 1927) was an officer in the Royal Navy who distinguished himself as a young officer in handling logistics of the landing of the Somaliland Expedition in 1903.
HMS Bedford was one of 10 Monmouth-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She was assigned to the 1st Cruiser Squadron of the Channel Fleet upon completion in 1903 before she was briefly reduced to reserve in 1906. Bedford was recommissioned the following year for service with China Station and ran aground in 1910. Her wreck was sold for scrap later that year after being partially salvaged.
