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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Arthur William Edward Prothero''', Royal Navy, Retired (18 April, 1850 – 1 January, 1931) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Arthur William Edward Prothero''', Royal Navy, Retired (18 April, 1850 – 1 January, 1931) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
His last name was sometimes offered as '''Protheroe'''.<ref>Prothero Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/39.|D7578953}} f. 1063.</ref>


==Early Life & Career==
==Early Life & Career==
Prothero was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 28 August, 1873.<ref>Prothero Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/39.|D7578953}} f. 1063.</ref>
Prothero was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1886.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25604/pages/3189 no. 25604.  p. 3189.]  2 July, 1886.</ref>
Prothero was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1886.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25604/pages/3189 no. 25604.  p. 3189.]  2 July, 1886.</ref>


Prothero was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1893.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26359/pages/2 no. 26359.  p. 2.]  2 January, 1893.</ref>
Prothero was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1893.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26359/pages/2 no. 26359.  p. 2.]  2 January, 1893.</ref>


He assumed command of the {{UK-Arrogant|f=t}} in January, 1899.{{MackieRNW}}
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Arrogant|f=t}} in January, 1899.
 
In January 1901, he became captain of {{UK-1RoyalOak}}, staying in that role for just over two years.{{MackieRNW}}


Prothero was appointed to ''Vivid'' for command of the Devonport Fleet Reserve on 11 July, 1902, and took command of the ancient [[H.M.S. Temeraire (1876)|''Temeraire'']] and Fleet Reserve on 16 July.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 14 July, 1902.  Issue '''36819''', col F, p. 7.</ref>
In January 1901, he became captain of {{UK-1RoyalOak}}, staying in that role for a year and a half when Prothero was appointed to ''Vivid'' for command of the Devonport Fleet Reserve on 11 July, 1902, and took command of the ancient [[H.M.S. Temeraire (1876)|''Temeraire'']] and Fleet Reserve on 16 July.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 14 July, 1902.  Issue '''36819''', col F, p. 7.</ref>


He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 20 February, 1905, vice [[Baldwin Wake Walker, Second Baronet|Walker]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27766/pages/1279 no. 27766.  p. 1279.]  21 February, 1905.</ref>  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.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27818/pages/4983 no. 27818.  p. 4983.]  18 July, 1905.</ref>
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 20 February, 1905, vice [[Baldwin Wake Walker, Second Baronet|Walker]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27766/pages/1279 no. 27766.  p. 1279.]  21 February, 1905.</ref>  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.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27818/pages/4983 no. 27818.  p. 4983.]  18 July, 1905.</ref>

Revision as of 23:33, 31 August 2015

Admiral Arthur William Edward Prothero, Royal Navy, Retired (18 April, 1850 – 1 January, 1931) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

His last name was sometimes offered as Protheroe.[1]

Early Life & Career

Prothero was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 28 August, 1873.[2]

Prothero was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.[3]

Prothero was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1893.[4]

He was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Arrogant in January, 1899.

In January 1901, he became captain of Royal Oak, staying in that role for a year and a half when 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]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Prothero" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 3 January, 1931. Issue 45711, col D, p. 12.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Barossa
21 Jul, 1892[10] – 6 Sep, 1892[11] 		Succeeded by
Henry M. T. Tudor
Preceded by
? 		Captain of Training Ship H.M.S. Boscawen
7 Sep, 1892[12] – 31 Dec, 1892[13] 		Succeeded by
Gerard M. Brooke
Preceded by
George Neville 		Captain of H.M.S. Pearl
18 Jul, 1894[14] – 22 Aug, 1894[15] 		Succeeded by
James E. C. Goodrich
Preceded by
Robert W. Craigie 		Captain of H.M.S. Thames
24 Jul, 1895[16] – 28 Aug, 1895[17] 		Succeeded by
Herbert A. Warren
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Flora
12 Dec, 1895[18] – 4 Feb, 1896[19] 		Succeeded by
Frederick Hutchinson
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Intrepid
28 Apr, 1896[20] – 1 Mar, 1897[21] 		Succeeded by
Robert G. Fraser
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Venus
15 Jun, 1897[22] – 30 Jul, 1897[23] 		Succeeded by
Sir A. Berkeley Milne, Bart.
Preceded by
Charles J. Barlow 		Captain of H.M.S. Retribution
14 Feb, 1898[24] – 18 Apr, 1898[25] 		Succeeded by
Herbert Lyon
Preceded by
Randolph F. O. Foote 		Captain of H.M.S. Forte
30 Mar, 1898[26] – 15 Dec, 1898[27] 		Succeeded by
Edward P. Jones
Preceded by
John Ferris 		Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant
18 Jan, 1899[28] – 17 Jan, 1901[29] 		Succeeded by
Henry C. B. Hulbert
Preceded by
Walter H. B. Graham 		Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak
18 Jan, 1901[30] – 6 Jun, 1902[31] 		Succeeded by
Robert S. Rolleston
Preceded by
Sir Edward Chichester, Bart. 		Captain of the Devonport Fleet Reserve
11 Jul, 1902[32] – 23 Feb, 1905[33] 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Sir Richard Poore, Bart 		Flag Captain, Plymouth Station
11 Jul, 1902[34] 		Succeeded by
Cecil F. Thursby

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1063.
  2. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1063.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25604. p. 3189. 2 July, 1886.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26359. p. 2. 2 January, 1893.
  5. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 14 July, 1902. Issue 36819, col F, p. 7.
  6. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27766. p. 1279. 21 February, 1905.
  7. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27818. p. 4983. 18 July, 1905.
  8. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
  9. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28703. p. 2159. 21 March, 1913.
  10. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  11. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  12. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  13. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  14. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  15. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  16. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  17. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 13.
  18. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  19. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  20. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  21. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  22. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  23. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  24. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  25. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  26. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  27. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  28. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  29. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  30. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  31. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 522.
  32. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  33. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  34. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.

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