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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''.<ref>''The Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 256.</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''.<ref>''The Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 256.</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> | + | 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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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]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24858. p. 2646. 25 June, 1880.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
- ↑ The Navy List (March, 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.
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 Burges Watson |
Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard 1902 – 1905 |
Succeeded by Arthur C. B. Bromley
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