Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi

Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi (HM1B7T)

Location: Pattaya, จ.ชลบุรี 20150 อ.บางละมุง
Country: Thailand

N 12° 55.317', E 100° 51.971'

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The Father of the Royal Thai Navy

Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi or the Prince of Jumborn. Formerly H.R.H. Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (RAMA V) was best known for his great contribution to the development of the Royal Thai Navy.

H.R.H. Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse was born on the 19th December 1880 in the Grand Palace. He was the 28th child of King Rama V. His mother being Chao Chom Manda Mode of the Bunnag family.

H.R.H. Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi was born navigator, His skilled seamanship appeared to all during King Rama V. First journey to Europe. The Prince assumed the helm of the Royal ship from Ceylon to Europe. The prince showed another example of his skill during his trip to Europe to bring back the "Phra Ruang" or "Radiant" a newly-built Siamese naval ship from Europe. He tool her to Thailand succesfully in 1920. In addition, the prince was also the first Thai officer to train Thai naval cadet in foreign waters.

H.R.H. Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi always sought ways and means to develop and strenghthen the capabilities of the Royal Thai Navy in order to make it as strong and modern as those of European countries. As a consequence of his progress, The Ministry of the Navy was established in 1887 to oversee the growth of all naval affairs. The prince was later made Minister of the Navy.

With his sacrifice and dedication to the Royal Thai Navy at all times. The Prince of Jumborn received his basic education at an early age. When he turned 13 years old the prince was sent by the king to further his studies in England. He was the first Thai Prince to become a cadet of the Royal Navy. The young prince spent over six years in the Royal Navy. Finally returning home after succesfully completing his training.

On 13th June 1900 the Prince of Jumborn was promoted to sublieutenant and given a new assignment as commanding officer of the "Murathavasitsawat" a Siamese naval ship.

H.R.H. Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi was the first Thai prince to be closely associated with the Royal Thai Navy. He was the first Thai naval officer to develop its organization to be in line with that of the western naval system. He taught the naval tactics and strategies of European countries to Thai Naval officers and trained them to master the skills of seamanship. As a result of his hard work The Thai Royal Navy became less dependent on employing foreign officers, In addition, He found the Royal Thai Naval Academy and the Marine Engineering School. All member of the Royal Thai Navy that he is still honored today as "the Father of the Royal Thai Navy.

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Date Added Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 11:53am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)47P E 702466 N 1429242
Decimal Degrees12.92195000, 100.86618333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 12° 55.317', E 100° 51.971'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds12° 55' 19.02" N, 100° 51' 58.26" E
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Area Code(s)443, 410
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 701 Chaloem Phrakiat, Pattaya จ.ชลบุรี 20150, TH
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