Armytage Anthony Lucas

Captain (retired) Armytage Anthony Lucas, C.B.E. (3 May, 1861 – 21 February, 1950) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Reverend C. H. Lucas.

Lucas was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1884.

Lucas was appointed in command of H.M.S. Jackal from 29 March 1895 to 28 March, 1898.

Lucas was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1899. On 9 July 1890, displeasure was expressed at a laxity of discipline for a Court Martial of a Naval Instructor. Lieutenant Lucas had been observed smoking on the number 2 deck while officer of the watch.

Lucas was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 25 April, 1909.

Lucas died after fracturing his right femur in an accidental fall.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Avonmouth 1 Aug, 1914 – 25 Jul, 1918	Succeeded by George E. Cave
Preceded by ?	Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Newcastle 25 Jul, 1918 – 5 Dec, 1918	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by ?	Principal Naval Transport Officer, Newcastle 5 Dec, 1918 – 14 Apr, 1919	Succeeded by ?