Rowley Lambert | |
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Born | 23 April 1828 |
Died | 22 July 1880 London, United Kingdom | (aged 52)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | 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.
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]