Thomas Lethbridge (Royal Navy officer)
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 | 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
[edit]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]