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

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

  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 byJames Hammet Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 1905–1907 Succeeded byFrederic Fisher
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