Arthur Bromley (Royal Navy officer)

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Arthur Bromley
Born 16 September 1847
Died 25 October 1909 (1909-10-26) (aged 62)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch  Royal Navy
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held 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.

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.[1] Promoted to rear admiral on 2 November 1901,[2] he became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard in January 1905.[3] He was promoted to vice admiral on 8 March 1906.[4]

References

  1. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 24 January, 1899. Issue35734, col A, p. 7.
  2. The London Gazette: no. 27373. p. 7223. 8 November 1901. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. "Vice-Admiral A. C. B. Bromley" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 27 October, 1909. Issue 39101, col D, p. 13.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 27894. p. 1794. 13 March 1906. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
Military offices
Preceded by Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard
1905–1907
Succeeded by
Frederic Fisher