British Royal Navy Vice Admiral. Beginning his naval career as a midshipman, Tryon advanced in rank quickly, obtaining the rank of acting lieutenant while serving in the Crimean War. When the war ended, he was assigned to the HMY Victoria and Albert II, which was the royal yacht for Queen Victoria. This guaranteed his promotion to Commander, which occurred October 1860. He was placed as second-in-command of the HMS Warrior, the world's first sea-going ironclad. In 1866, Tryon was appointed to captain and over the next few years, held the command of various ships. In 1882, he was appointed as secretary to the Admiralty, allowing him to establish the department of naval intelligence. Within a couple of years, he was made a rear admiral, while also being made commander-in-chief of the Australian Station, having been a major influence in its creation. When he returned to Britain, he was bestowed as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. Tryon was further promoted to vice admiral in 1889 and was made commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Station in 1891. During this post, he spent time training, practicing fleet maneuvers. While on the HMS Victoria attempting a training exercise, Tryon issued an order too late, causing the HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown to collide. Unable to close the watertight doors in time, the Victoria capsized within 15 minutes, taking with it nearly half the crew, including Tryon, whose body was never recovered.
British Royal Navy Vice Admiral. Beginning his naval career as a midshipman, Tryon advanced in rank quickly, obtaining the rank of acting lieutenant while serving in the Crimean War. When the war ended, he was assigned to the HMY Victoria and Albert II, which was the royal yacht for Queen Victoria. This guaranteed his promotion to Commander, which occurred October 1860. He was placed as second-in-command of the HMS Warrior, the world's first sea-going ironclad. In 1866, Tryon was appointed to captain and over the next few years, held the command of various ships. In 1882, he was appointed as secretary to the Admiralty, allowing him to establish the department of naval intelligence. Within a couple of years, he was made a rear admiral, while also being made commander-in-chief of the Australian Station, having been a major influence in its creation. When he returned to Britain, he was bestowed as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. Tryon was further promoted to vice admiral in 1889 and was made commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Station in 1891. During this post, he spent time training, practicing fleet maneuvers. While on the HMS Victoria attempting a training exercise, Tryon issued an order too late, causing the HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown to collide. Unable to close the watertight doors in time, the Victoria capsized within 15 minutes, taking with it nearly half the crew, including Tryon, whose body was never recovered.
Bio by: Eric B Stone
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