Arthur Bromley

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Arthur Bromley
Born16 September 1847
Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[1]
Died25 October 1909 (1909-10-26) (aged 62)
Sussex, United Kingdom
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldHMS 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]

  1. ^ UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927
  2. ^ a b "Obituary: Vice-Admiral A. C. B. Bromley". The Times. 27 October 1909. p. 13.
  3. ^ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 24 January 1899. Issue35734, col A, p. 7.
  4. ^ "No. 27373". The London Gazette. 8 November 1901. p. 7223.
  5. ^ "No. 27894". The London Gazette. 13 March 1906. p. 1794.
Military offices
Preceded by Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard
1905–1907
Succeeded by