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Tribute to Christopher Robinson, 1930 - 2020
Tribute to Christopher Robinson, 1930 - 2020
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1930
Chris was born
1938 - 1943
Joined Pilgrim's School, Winchester and as a chorister at Winchester Cathedral
1944 - 1947
Joined the Navy as a cadet
1947 - 1952
Joined HMS Devonshire, followed by HMS Superb, Duke of York and then Superb once again
1952 - 1967
Joined the crew of HMS Vidal, beginning his career in surveying
1968
Promoted to Commander
1969 - 1979
Chris was Captain of HMS Hecla, HMS Hecate and HMS Herald
1970
Married Christine Davies
1972
Appointed Deputy Queen's Harbour Master, Chatham
1975
Acting Captain - Assistant Hydrographer
1976
Commander
1978
Commander
1980 - 1994
Work at the Hydrographic Office
1985 - 1999
Local politics - Parish Councillor and Borough Councillor
1990 - 1999
Chairman of Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership
1998 - 2004
Chairman of Taunton Council for Voluntary Service
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