Thomas Lethbridge | |
Birth Date: | 28 October 1829 |
Birth Place: | Parramatta, Australia[1] |
Allegiance: | United Kingdom |
Branch: | Royal Navy |
Serviceyears: | 1843 - 1890 |
Rank: | Admiral |
Commands: | HMS Himalaya HMS Simoom HMS Trafalgar HMS Northumberland HMS Black Prince HMS Duncan Coast of Ireland Station Nore Command |
Admiral Thomas Bridgeman Lethbridge (28 October 1829 – 30 December 1892) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Born the son of Captain Robert Lethbridge RN,[2] Thomas Lethbridge joined the Royal Navy in 1843.[3] Promoted to captain in 1863, he commanded HMS Himalaya, HMS Simoom, HMS Trafalgar, HMS Northumberland, HMS Black Prince and then HMS Duncan.[3] He was appointed Senior Officer, Coast of Ireland Station in 1883 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1888.[3] He retired in 1890.[3]
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