naval officer
Robert Spencer Robinson.
British naval officer, Controller of the Navy (1809-1889)
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About Robert Spencer Robinson
Admiral Sir Robert Spencer Robinson, was a British naval officer, who served as two five-year terms as Controller of the Navy from February 1861 to February 1871, and was therefore responsible for the procurement of warships at a time when the Royal Navy was changing over from unarmoured wooden ships to ironclads. As a result of the Captain disaster, Robinson was not given a third term as Controller. Robinson has been "described as having one of the best brains of any Victorian admiral".
Everything about Robert Spencer Robinson →- Occupation
- naval officer
- Position held
- Third Sea Lord
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- January 6, 1809
- Died
- July 27, 1889