Arthur Bromley
Appearance
Arthur Bromley | |
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Born | 16 September 1847 Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[1] |
Died | 25 October 1909 Sussex, United Kingdom | (aged 62)
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
Bromley was born in Dublin, the son of civil servant Sir Richard Madox Bromley and his wife, Clara Moser.[2]
Naval career
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
- ^ UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927
- ^ a b "Obituary: Vice-Admiral A. C. B. Bromley". The Times. The Times Digital Archive. 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.