Arthur Bromley
(Redirected from Arthur Bromley (Royal Navy officer))
Arthur Bromley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 September 1847 Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[1] |
| Died | 25 October 1909 (aged 62) Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Hood Malta Dockyard |
Vice-Admiral Arthur Charles Burgoyne Bromley (16 September 1847 – 25 October 1909) was a Royal Navy officer who became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard.
Early life
[edit]Bromley was born in Dublin, the son of civil servant Sir Richard Madox Bromley and his wife, Clara Moser.[2]
Naval career
[edit]Promoted to captain on 30 June 1888, Bromley became commanding officer of the battleship HMS Hood in September 1897 and Inspecting Captain of Boys' Training Ships in January 1899.[3] Promoted to rear admiral on 2 November 1901,[4] he became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard in January 1905.[2] He was promoted to vice admiral on 8 March 1906.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927
- ^ a b "Obituary: Vice-Admiral A. C. B. Bromley". The Times. 27 October 1909. p. 13.
- ^ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 24 January 1899. Issue35734, col A, p. 7.
- ^ "No. 27373". The London Gazette. 8 November 1901. p. 7223.
- ^ "No. 27894". The London Gazette. 13 March 1906. p. 1794.