A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Drummond, James Robert
DRUMMOND. (Commander, 1838, f-p., 15; h-p., 6.)
The Honourable James Robert Drummond, born 15 Sept. 1812, is second son of Viscount Strathallan, by Lady Amelia Sophia Murray, daughter of John, fourth Duke of Atholl, and sister-in-law of Vice-Admiral Sir Adam Drummond, K.C.H.
This officer entered the Navy 2 Feb. 1826; and obtained his first commission 27 Dec. 1832. He was afterwards appointed – 14 March, 1834, to the President 52, Capt. John M‘Kerlie, on the North America and West India station – and, 25 Aug. following, to the Winchester 52, as Flag-Lieutenant, in the East Indies, to Hon. Sir Thos. Bladen Capel. Assuming his present rank 9 June, 1838, he was invested with the command, 18 Dec. 1841, of the Scout 18; in which sloop we find him serving on the Mediterranean station, until paid off in 1845. He has not since been afloat. His elevation to the rank he now holds took place 8 June, 1846. Agents – Messrs. Chard.