Thomas Lethbridge (Royal Navy officer)
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.
Thomas Lethbridge | |
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| Born | 28 October 1829 Parramatta, Australia[1] |
| Died | 30 December 1892 (aged 63) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1843–1890 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Himalaya HMS Simoom HMS Trafalgar HMS Northumberland HMS Black Prince HMS Duncan Coast of Ireland Station Nore Command |
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]
References
- Notices Inangahua Times, Volume XII, Issue 20542, 22 August 1888, Page 2
- Death The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 14 February 1893
- William Loney RN
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Hamilton |
Senior Officer, Coast of Ireland Station 1883–1885 |
Succeeded by Henry Hickley |
| Preceded by Charles Waddilove |
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1888–1890 |
Succeeded by Charles Curme |
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