Background
Born the son of the Reverend Frederick Sullivan (fourth son of Sir Richard Sullivan, 1st Baronet), Sullivan was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1856.
Born the son of the Reverend Frederick Sullivan (fourth son of Sir Richard Sullivan, 1st Baronet), Sullivan was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1856.
Promoted to Captain in 1863, he commanded HMS Tamar, HMS Volage, HMS Immortalité and then HMS Duke of Wellington. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa Station in 1876 and Commander-in-Chief of a Detached Squadron in 1881. He died at his residence in Portman Square, London.
