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Hammet was confirmed in the rank of {{LieutRN}} dated 29 July, 1869 on passing college in December, 1870. | Hammet was confirmed in the rank of {{LieutRN}} dated 29 July, 1869 on passing college in December, 1870. | ||
− | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 23 June, 1880. | + | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 23 June, 1880.{{Gaz|24858|2646|25 June, 1880}} |
In 1885, Hammet was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society]]'s clasp for his Bronze Medal.{{NLOct85|p. 595}} | In 1885, Hammet was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society]]'s clasp for his Bronze Medal.{{NLOct85|p. 595}} | ||
− | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven. | + | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.{{Gaz|25545|7|1 January, 1886}} 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}}. | + | On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}.{{Gaz|27150|3|2 January, 1900}} 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. | + | 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.{{Gaz|27560|3525|2 June, 1903}} |
− | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1905. | + | Hammet was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1905.{{Gaz|27751|150|6 January, 1905}} |
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. | 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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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 confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant dated 29 July, 1869 on passing college in December, 1870.
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Commander on 23 June, 1880.[1]
In 1885, Hammet was awarded the Royal Humane Society's clasp for his Bronze Medal.[2]
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1886, at the relatively young age of thirty-seven.[3] On 15 December, 1890, he was appointed in command of the troop ship Tamar.[4]
On 1 January, 1900, Hammet was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral.[5] He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.[6]
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.[7]
Hammet was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 January, 1905.[8]
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.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24858. p. 2646. 25 June, 1880.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1885). p. 595.
- ↑ 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. 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.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.