Bassingford Medical Center was the premiere hospital of the Royal Manticoran Navy on Manticore.
Located in the city of Landing, its campus was adjacent to the campus of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and had a top-notch, well-earned reputation. (HHA7.5: FV)
History[]
In September 1847 PD, Doctor Alfred Harrington began his formal residency at Bassingford. He remained at the facility until being designated chief surgeon on the battlecruiser HMS Scepter in 1851 PD. He returned to the facility upon the end of his stint on Scepter. In 1858 PD, he was promoted to executive officer of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, a position he held until his retirement. (HHA7.5: FV)
Lieutenant Commander Mercedes Brigham's rehabilitation after her captivity at the Masadan Blackbird Base took place at Bassingford's. (HH5)
In 1905 PD, Admiral Mark Sarnow recuperated from the injuries he sustained in the First Battle of Hancock at Bassingford and was visited by Admiral Sir Thomas Caparelli. Additionally, Lieutenant Brandy Bolgeo was treated at Bassingford for injuries received in the same battle. (EH1)
In 1922 PD, following the Yawata Strike and the onset of the Solarian-Manticoran War, Alfred Harrington returned to active duty and, promoted to Commodore, became the 103rd commanding officer of Bassingford. (HH14)
Known personnel[]
- Dr. Alfred Harrington – Assistant Chief of Neurosurgery (HH1), Commanding Officer (HH14)
- Dr. Metier (HH4)
- Dr. Janet Frazier (HH11)
- Sara Kate Lessem – Assistant Director, Head of Nursing and Physical Therapy (HH14)
- Dr. Flint – Head of Psychology