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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>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25545/pages/7 no. 25545. p. 7.] 1 January, 1886.</ref> | + | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.<ref>''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>''Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 256.</ref> |
On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}.<ref>''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>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27150/pages/3 no. 27150. p. 3.] 2 January, 1900.</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 Captain on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.[1] On 15 December, 1890, he was appointed in command of the troop ship Tamar.[2]
On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
- ↑ Navy List (March, 1891). p. 256.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27150. p. 3. 2 January, 1900.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 17 February, 1905. Issue 37633, col F, pg. 8.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
