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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]

Bibliography

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

Service Records


Naval Appointments
{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by
Richard Poore|Flag Captain, Plymouth Station
11 Jul, 1902[17] And as Captain of the [[Fleet Reserve (Royal Navy) – ?|Succeeded by
Cecil F. Thursby}}
Naval Appointments
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Pearl
18 Jul, 1894[10] – ? 		Succeeded by
James E. C. Goodrich
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Thames
24 Jul, 1895[11] – ? 		Succeeded by
Charles G. Brodie
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Flora
12 Dec, 1895[12] – ? 		Succeeded by
Frederick Hutchinson
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Intrepid
28 Apr, 1896[13] – ? 		Succeeded by
Richard B. Farquhar
Preceded by
Randolph F. O. Foote 		Captain of H.M.S. Forte
30 Mar, 1898[14] – ? 		Succeeded by
Edward P. Jones
Preceded by
John Ferris 		Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant
18 Jan, 1899[15] – ? 		Succeeded by
Henry C. B. Hulbert
Preceded by
Walter H. B. Graham 		Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak
18 Jan, 1901[16] – ? 		Succeeded by
Robert S. Rolleston

 

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25604. p. 3189. 2 July, 1886.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26359. p. 2. 2 January, 1893.
  3. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  4. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  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 196/39. f. 1056.
  11. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  12. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  13. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  14. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  15. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  16. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.
  17. ↑ Prothero Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1056.

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