Background
Tate, Robert was born on May 6, 1911 in E. Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Cecil W. and Laura (Bromell) Tate.
Tate, Robert was born on May 6, 1911 in E. Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Cecil W. and Laura (Bromell) Tate.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1932.
Engineer, Isthmian Steamship Company. New York City, 1932-1938. Surveyor American Bureau Shipping, New York City, 1939.
With Matson Navigation Company, San Francisco, 1940-1941, 45-62, vice president, 1959-1962.
Production manager advanced marine systems organization The Boeing Company, Seattle, since 1962. Vice president Oceanic Steamship Company, since 1959.
Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1945. Member Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (vice president).
Married Charlotte Busby, December 28, 1940. Children: Robert Bruce, Stephen.