Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst Passes Away
The Convent has announced the death of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst, who passed away peacefully on October 12 while visiting his son, the Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst, in Gibraltar.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst was with his wife of 66 years, Lady Bathurst, at the time of his passing. He was pictured on HMS Dagger during a visit to the Gibraltar Squadron in October 2024.
Tributes and Respects
- The Union Flag at the Convent will fly at half-mast on Monday October 13 as a mark of respect.
- Flags will also fly at half-mast at No.6 Convent Place from 8am to 8pm.
- The Gibraltar Parliament will pay its respects with a one-minute silence before the beginning of this morning’s session.
Author's summary: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst died peacefully in Gibraltar.