Was born at Thorpe Hall, Bridlington, in 1844, and educated at Eton. He commenced yachting in 1878, building at Messrs. Leslie, Newcastle, the Lady Elisa, and he now owns the s.y. Chrysalis, 201 tons. Lord Middleton yachts chiefly on the West Coast of Scotland from his property of Applecross, Ross-shire, and is Commodore of the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club.
Clubs: Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Northern, Royal Highland, Royal Yorkshire.
Address: Birdsall House, York.
Vessels: Lady Elisa; Chrysalis