Robert Nelson Ommanney

Admiral

Sir Nelson Ommanney
Birth nameRobert Nelson Ommanney
BornJanuary 31, 1854
DiedJanuary 12, 1938 (age 83)
Parkstone, Dorset, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankVice-Admiral
CommandsHMS Europa (1903)
HMS Andromeda (1904–1906)
HMS Britannia (1906–1907)
Devonport Dockyard (1907–1908)
Chatham Dockyard (1909–1912)
AwardsKBE; CB

Admiral Sir Robert Nelson Ommanney, KBE, CB (January 31, 1854 – January 12, 1938) was a British admiral who served in the Royal Navy. His service included commanding a cruiser on the China station during the Russo-Japanese War, Admiral Superintendent of the Chatham Dockyard and on special assignment in the Admiralty during World War I.