A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Brooman, William Rule

1641221A Naval Biographical Dictionary — Brooman, William RuleWilliam Richard O'Byrne

BROOMAN. (Lieutenant, 1840.)

William Rule Brooman entered the Navy 27 Nov. 1821; passed his examination in 1828; officiated for some time as Mate of the Swift Revenue-vessel; obtained his commission 1 Jan. 1840; served, as Additional-Lieutenant, from 19 March in that year until May, 1844, in the President 50, and Dublin 50, flag-ships in the Pacific of Rear-Admirals Chas. Bayne Hodgson Boss and Rich. Thomas; then joined the Carysfort 26, Capt. Lord Geo. Paulet, on the same station; and, since 9 Sept. 1845, has been employed in the Coast Guard.

Lieut. Brooman is Senior of 1840. Agents – Messrs. Ommanney.