Robert Kyle McAlpine
From The Dreadnought Project
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
| 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[1] – 14 Mar, 1905 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 436.
