Years of service 1843 - 1890 Service/branch Royal Navy Name Thomas Lethbridge Rank Admiral | Role Royal Navy officer Allegiance United Kingdom Died December 30, 1892 | |
Commands held 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, Thomas Lethbridge joined the Royal Navy in 1843. Promoted to Captain in 1863, he commanded HMS Himalaya, HMS Simoom, HMS Trafalgar, HMS Northumberland, HMS Black Prince and then HMS Duncan. He was appointed Senior Officer, Coast of Ireland Station in 1883 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1888. He retired in 1890.
References
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