Charles Waddilove

Charles Waddilove
Born 13 May 1828
Died 17 October 1896
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Rank Admiral
Commands held HMS Adventure
HMS Pallas
HMS Inconstant
HMS Asia
Nore Command

Admiral Charles Lodowick Darley Waddilove (13 May 1828 – 17 October 1896) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.

Naval career

Born the son of Revd. William James Darley Waddilove,[1] Charles Waddilove was appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1849.[2] Promoted to captain in 1862, he commanded HMS Adventure, HMS Pallas, HMS Inconstant and then HMS Asia.[2] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1887 and retired in 1893.[2]

He lived at Beacon Grange in Hexham.[1]

Family

He married Mary Elizabeth Blackett-Ord; they had five daughters and three sons.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Waddilove, Robert Darley". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 William Loney RN
  3. 1881 and 1891 G.R.O. Censuses
Military offices
Preceded by
The Prince of Leiningen
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore
18871888
Succeeded by
Thomas Lethbridge