Robert Kyle McAlpine

Rear-Admiral Robert Kyle McAlpine, R.N. (20 January, 1851 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

McAlpine was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1875.

McAlpine was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1889.

McAlpine was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1896.

McAlpine was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Hyacinth in May, 1899.

McAlpine was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 14 April, 1905 and subsequently promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 17 November, 1906.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Herbert Lyon	Captain of H.M.S. Cleopatra 9 May, 1899 – 31 Oct, 1899	Succeeded by Charles L. Napier
Preceded by Arthur J. Horsley	Captain of H.M.S. Cambrian 31 Oct, 1899 – 3 Sep, 1900	Succeeded by Frederick S. Pelham
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Hyacinth 3 Sep, 1900 – 4 Mar, 1902	Succeeded by Douglas A. Gamble
Preceded by George N. A. Pollard	Naval Officer in Charge, Ascension 4 Mar, 1902 – 14 Mar, 1905	Succeeded by Reginald H. Morgan as Commandant, Ascension