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Admiral Robert Fitzgerald Gambierwas known in Gosport for his support for seafaring men. He was, together with Captain Hall and Sir Edward Parry, one of the founders of the Royal Sailor’s Home at Portsmouth in 1848. Born in Lisbon Portugal he was the son of Sir James Gambier (who served as Consul-General in Portugal) and […]https://gosportshistory.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gambier_drinking_Fountain_1870_tonemapped-1.jpg640853