Richard William White

Vice-Admiral (retired) Richard William White (20 February, 1849 – 4 December, 1924) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

White was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 23 April, 1872.

In June 1878, he earned an honorary certificate at the Royal Naval College.

White was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1884.

White was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1891.

White was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 20 February, 1904 and promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 1 April, 1904.

White was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral (retired) on 11 April, 1908.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Porpoise 15 Feb, 1888^[1] – 28 Mar, 1891	Succeeded by John L. Burr
Preceded by Arthur Barrow	Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence, Mobilisation Division 11 Apr, 1895^[2] – 19 Nov, 1897	Succeeded by Arthur Barrow
Preceded by Charles G. Robinson	Captain of H.M.S. Vulcan 19 Nov, 1897^[3] – 20 Mar, 1900	Succeeded by Henry B. Jackson
Preceded by Charles H. Cross	Captain of H.M.S. Galatea 20 Mar, 1900 – 27 Apr, 1900	Succeeded by Robert D. B. Bruce
Preceded by Gerald W. Russell	Captain of H.M.S. Rodney 27 Apr, 1900^[4] – 29 Aug, 1901	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Assheton G. Curzon-Howe	Captain of H.M.S. Ocean 29 Aug, 1901^[5] – 1 Apr, 1903^[Inference]	Succeeded by Randolph F. O. Foote
Preceded by ?	Admiral Superintendent of Contract Built Ships, Tyne and Thames District 1 Sep, 1903^[6] – 31 Aug, 1906^[7]	Succeeded by ?

↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 244.
↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 26 March, 1895. Issue 34534, col E, p. 10.
↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 312.
↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 299a.
↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 285.
↑ White Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/623. f. 1398.
↑ White Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/623. f. 1398.