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Wainwright (RICHARD American naval officer)

RICHARD, American naval officer, born in Washington, in 1849. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1868, having previously served in the Civil War as ensign. He was promoted to be lieutenant commander in 1894, commander in 1899, captain in 1903, and rear admiral in 1908. He served in various bureaus and in command of several vessels, and from 1887 to 1890 was on duty at the Naval Academy. In 1896- 1897 he was chief of the Intelligence Office and was executive officer of the Maine until she was blown up at Havana harbor, on February 15, 1898. During the Spanish-American War he took part in the destruction of Admiral Cervera's squadron off Santiago, Cuba, July 3, 1898. For his service in this and other engagements, he was advanced ten num- 1898. For his service in this and other squadron off Santiago, Cuba, July 3, bers in rank. From 1900 to 1902 he was superintendent of the United States Naval Aca the General Board, from 1904 to 1907.

Academy. He was a member of He commanded the 2d division of the Atlantic Fleet in 1908-1909, and of the He commanded the 2d division of the the General Board, from 1904 to 1907. Naval Academy. He was a member of 3d division, in 1909-1910. In the latter year he was appointed aid for operations to the Secretary of the Navy. He was retired by operation of the law in the following year.