Thomas Lethbridge (Royal Navy officer) explained

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.

Naval career

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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Notes and References

  1. http://slbplone.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=IT18880822.2.3&e=-------10--1----0-all- Notices
  2. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19019894?searchTerm=George+Lethbridge Death
  3. http://www.pdavis.nl/ShowBiog.php?id=1339 William Loney RN