Growing up in England at the turn of the century, Charles Edward Lambe was naturally drawn to a life at sea. Joining the Royal Navy was an attractive prospect for many youthful boys at the time.
At the outbreak of the First World War, Charles went to study at Osborne. From that day onwards, Charles dedicated his life to defending Great Britain and her interest overseas.
The opportunities presented by his attendance at Osborne equipped him with a wide range of practical skills - ones he carried throughout his naval career.
Before long, Charles was serving under the well-known admiral, Pekanham, as sub-lieutenant in charge of the gunroom of H.M.S. Raleigh. This voyage took him across the Atlantic and opened up a range of memorable events for Charles.
Charles later attended Trinity College in Cambridge, where his intellect, artistic, musical and sporting talents were widely praised. Following this, in 1923, Charles was sent to H.M.S. Benbow, on course for the Mediterranean. His travels during this time fed his passion for the arts and he took full opportunity to learn of the famous artists and writers.
With every journey, Charles’s experiences grew. And with this, his capability, determination and passion for the sea became increasingly apparent. He was promoted rapidly in his early years.
Alongside his sea-faring talent, Charles was known for his wide breadth of knowledge, his talent for the piano, his artistic competency and his deep cultural knowledge. All-in-all, he was known as an ‘all-rounder’.
Later in life, his humour and wit endeared him to those who served him. He was truly an unorthodox Admiral and was fully appreciated by the Navy … all the way through to his early death.
Oliver Warner was born in 1903 and was a well-known naval historian and writer. During the Second World War he joined the Admiralty secretariat and later went on to serve as secretary to the naval honours and awards committee. His other works include: The Navy (1968), Portrait of Lord Nelson (1958), and Great Sea Battles (1963), amongst others.
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At the outbreak of the First World War, Charles went to study at Osborne. From that day onwards, Charles dedicated his life to defending Great Britain and her interest overseas.
The opportunities presented by his attendance at Osborne equipped him with a wide range of practical skills - ones he carried throughout his naval career.
Before long, Charles was serving under the well-known admiral, Pekanham, as sub-lieutenant in charge of the gunroom of H.M.S. Raleigh. This voyage took him across the Atlantic and opened up a range of memorable events for Charles.
Charles later attended Trinity College in Cambridge, where his intellect, artistic, musical and sporting talents were widely praised. Following this, in 1923, Charles was sent to H.M.S. Benbow, on course for the Mediterranean. His travels during this time fed his passion for the arts and he took full opportunity to learn of the famous artists and writers.
With every journey, Charles’s experiences grew. And with this, his capability, determination and passion for the sea became increasingly apparent. He was promoted rapidly in his early years.
Alongside his sea-faring talent, Charles was known for his wide breadth of knowledge, his talent for the piano, his artistic competency and his deep cultural knowledge. All-in-all, he was known as an ‘all-rounder’.
Later in life, his humour and wit endeared him to those who served him. He was truly an unorthodox Admiral and was fully appreciated by the Navy … all the way through to his early death.
Oliver Warner was born in 1903 and was a well-known naval historian and writer. During the Second World War he joined the Admiralty secretariat and later went on to serve as secretary to the naval honours and awards committee. His other works include: The Navy (1968), Portrait of Lord Nelson (1958), and Great Sea Battles (1963), amongst others.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
