Thomas Lethbridge (Royal Navy officer)

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.

Admiral Thomas Lethbridge
Born	28 October 1829 Parramatta, Australia[1]
Died	30 December 1892 (1892-12-31) (aged 63)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	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

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]