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Revision as of 13:09, 11 May 2014
Admiral Arthur William Edward Prothero, Royal Navy, Retired (18 April, 1850 – 1 January, 1931) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Prothero was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.[1]
Prothero was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1893.[2]
He assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Arrogant in January, 1899.[3]
In January 1901, he became captain of Royal Oak, staying in that role for just over two years.[4]
Prothero was appointed to Vivid for command of the Devonport Fleet Reserve on 11 July, 1902, and took command of the ancient Temeraire and Fleet Reserve on 16 July.[5]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 20 February, 1905, vice Walker.[6] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, dated 11 July.[7]
Prothero was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908,[8] and on 20 March, 1913, was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List.[9]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25604. p. 3189. 2 July, 1886.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26359. p. 2. 2 January, 1893.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 14 July, 1902. Issue 36819, col F, p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27766. p. 1279. 21 February, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27818. p. 4983. 18 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28703. p. 2159. 21 March, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Prothero" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 3 January, 1931. Issue 45711, col D, p. 12.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments |
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Pearl 18 Jul, 1894 – ? |
Succeeded by James E. C. Goodrich |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Thames 24 Jul, 1895 – ? |
Succeeded by Charles G. Brodie |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Flora 12 Dec, 1895 – ? |
Succeeded by Frederick Hutchinson |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Intrepid 28 Apr, 1896 – ? |
Succeeded by Richard B. Farquhar |
| Preceded by Randolph F. O. Foote |
Captain of H.M.S. Forte 30 Mar, 1898 – ? |
Succeeded by Edward P. Jones |
| Preceded by John Ferris |
Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant 18 Jan, 1899 – ? |
Succeeded by Henry C. B. Hulbert |
| Preceded by Walter H. B. Graham |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 18 Jan, 1901 – ? |
Succeeded by Robert S. Rolleston |
