Rowley Lambert

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Rowley Lambert
Born 23 April 1828
Died 22 July 1880 (1880-07-23) (aged 52)
London, United Kingdom
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held HMS Scylla
HMS Liverpool
Australia Station (1867–1870)
Battles/wars Crimean War
Awards Companion of the Order of the Bath

Vice Admiral Rowley Lambert, CB (23 April 1828 – 22 July 1880) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy.

Naval career

Born the son of Admiral Sir George Lambert, Rowley was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1848.[1] He served in the Black Sea during the Crimean war.[1] Promoted to Captain in 1855, he was given command of HMS Scylla and then HMS Liverpool.[1] He was the Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station between 28 May 1867 until 8 April 1870.[2] He died in London on 22 July 1880.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 William Loney RN
  2. Bastock, p.25.
  • Bastock, John (1988), Ships on the Australia Station, Child & Associates Publishing Pty Ltd; Frenchs Forest, Australia. ISBN 0-86777-348-0
Military offices
Preceded by Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station
1867–1870
Succeeded by
Frederick Stirling