Robert O'Brien FitzRoy
| Robert O'Brien FitzRoy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1839 |
| Died | 7 May 1896 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1853 - 1896 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Alexandra Channel Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Second Opium War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir Robert O'Brien FitzRoy KCB (2 April 1839 – 7 May 1896) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Channel Squadron.
Naval career
Born the son of Admiral Robert FitzRoy, FitzRoy Junior joined the Royal Navy in 1853.[1] He served in the Second Opium War in 1857 and was promoted to Captain in 1872.[1] In 1878 he commanded HMS Alexandra, flagship of Admiral Sir Geoffrey Hornby through the Dardanelles to Constantinople and although he grounded the ship, it was later re-floated.[2] On 16 April 1886 he was made an Naval Aide-de-Camp to the Queen.[3]
He served as Commander-in-Chief, Channel Squadron from 1894 to 1895[4] and was appointed KCB shortly before his death in 1896.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Correspondence of Charles Darwin:, Volume 14; Volume 1866 By Charles Darwin, Duncan M. Porter, p. 509
- ↑ HMS Alexandra
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25578. p. 1839. 16 April 1886. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ↑ Whitacker's Almanack 1895
- ↑ Whitacker's Almanack 1896
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Henry Fairfax |
Commander-in-Chief, Channel Fleet 1894–1895 |
Succeeded by Lord Walter Kerr |