Charles Waddilove
| Charles Waddilove | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1828 |
| Died | 17 October 1896 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Adventure HMS Pallas HMS Inconstant HMS Asia Nore Command |
Admiral Charles Lodowick Darley Waddilove (13 May 1828 – 17 October 1896) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Naval career
Born the son of Revd. William James Darley Waddilove,[1] Charles Waddilove was appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1849.[2] Promoted to captain in 1862, he commanded HMS Adventure, HMS Pallas, HMS Inconstant and then HMS Asia.[2] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1887 and retired in 1893.[2]
He lived at Beacon Grange in Hexham.[1]
Family
He married Mary Elizabeth Blackett-Ord; they had five daughters and three sons.[3]
See also
- Darley Waddilove, Charles' grandfather
References
- 1 2
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Waddilove, Robert Darley". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. - 1 2 3 William Loney RN
- ↑ 1881 and 1891 G.R.O. Censuses
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Prince of Leiningen |
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1887–1888 |
Succeeded by Thomas Lethbridge |
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