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Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 23 June, 1880.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24858/pages/2646 no. 24858. p. 2646.] 25 June, 1880.</ref> | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 23 June, 1880.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24858/pages/2646 no. 24858. p. 2646.] 25 June, 1880.</ref> | ||
− | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25545/pages/7 no. 25545. p. 7.] 1 January, 1886.</ref> On 15 December, 1890, he was appointed in command of the troop ship ''Tamar''. | + | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25545/pages/7 no. 25545. p. 7.] 1 January, 1886.</ref> On 15 December, 1890, he was appointed in command of the troop ship ''Tamar''.{{NLMar91|p. 256}} |
− | On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27150/pages/3 no. 27150. p. 3.] 2 January, 1900.</ref> | + | On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27150/pages/3 no. 27150. p. 3.] 2 January, 1900.</ref> He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.<ref>''List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres'' (July, 1901). p. 10.</ref> |
On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Hammet was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27560/pages/3525 no. 27560. p. 3525.] 2 June, 1903.</ref> | On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Hammet was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27560/pages/3525 no. 27560. p. 3525.] 2 June, 1903.</ref> | ||
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Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1905.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27751/pages/150 no. 27751. p. 150.] 6 January, 1905.</ref> | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1905.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27751/pages/150 no. 27751. p. 150.] 6 January, 1905.</ref> | ||
− | + | His successor at Malta was appointed on 16 January, 1905. Hammet started for home, but was not to make it; he died at the Grand Hotel in Florence on 15 February, following two days' illness. | |
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Revision as of 08:14, 14 August 2017
Vice-Admiral James Lacon Hammet, C.V.O., Royal Navy (15 May, 1848 – 15 February, 1905) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Commander on 23 June, 1880.[1]
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.[2] On 15 December, 1890, he was appointed in command of the troop ship Tamar.[3]
On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral.[4] He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.[5]
On the occasion of the King's visit to Malta Hammet was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 21 April, 1903.[6]
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 January, 1905.[7]
His successor at Malta was appointed on 16 January, 1905. Hammet started for home, but was not to make it; he died at the Grand Hotel in Florence on 15 February, following two days' illness.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 17 February, 1905. Issue 37633, col F, p. 8.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by The Hon. Thomas S. Brand |
Captain of H.M.S. Swiftsure 24 Apr, 1888[8] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Gerard H. U. Noel |
Captain of H.M.S. Nile 1 Nov, 1893[9] |
Succeeded by Orford Churchill |
Preceded by William H. C. St. Clair |
Flag Captain at the Nore 1 Feb, 1896[10] |
Succeeded by William F. S. Mann |
Preceded by Arthur K. Wilson |
Captain of H.M.S. Sans Pareil Feb, 1896[11] |
Succeeded by John R. E. Pattisson |
Preceded by William H. C. St. Clair |
In Command of Sheerness Gunnery School 2 Mar, 1896[12] |
Succeeded by William F. S. Mann |
Preceded by Thomas S. Jackson as Command of Fleet Reserve at Portsmouth |
Captain of the Portsmouth Fleet Reserve 11 Jan, 1898[13] |
Succeeded by John L. Burr |
Preceded by Wollaston C. Karslake |
Captain of H.M.S. Duke of Wellington 11 May, 1898[14] |
Succeeded by William Wilson |
Preceded by Burges Watson |
Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 16 Jan, 1902[15] |
Succeeded by Arthur C. B. Bromley |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24858. p. 2646. 25 June, 1880.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 256.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27150. p. 3. 2 January, 1900.
- ↑ List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres (July, 1901). p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27560. p. 3525. 2 June, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27751. p. 150. 6 January, 1905.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1890). p. 252.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 28 October, 1893. Issue 34094, col B, p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 28 January, 1896. Issue 34798, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 268l.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 2 March, 1896. Issue 34827, col B, p. 6.
- ↑ Hammet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 572.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 245.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 31 December, 1901. Issue 36652, col C, p. 9.