Thomas Lethbridge (Royal Navy officer)

Thomas Lethbridge
Born 28 October 1829
Parramatta, Australia[1]
Died 30 December 1892
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch 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

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]

References

  1. ↑ Notices Inangahua Times, Volume XII, Issue 20542, 22 August 1888, Page 2
  2. ↑ Death The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 14 February 1893
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 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