Background
Price, Robert Ira was born on September 22, 1921 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Mary Edna (Schweitzer) Price.
Price, Robert Ira was born on September 22, 1921 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Mary Edna (Schweitzer) Price.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1942; Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1945; postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1950-1953.
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1945; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Coast Guard, 1978; assistant chief, Merchant Marine Technology Division, Washington, 1965-1967; chief planning staff Office Merchant Marine Safety, 1967-1971; captain, Port of Philadelphia, 1971-1973; chief Office Marine Environmental, Washington, 1974-1976; commander 11th Coast Guard District, Long Beach, California, 1976-1978; commander Atlantic Area and 3d Coast Guard District, New York City, 1978-1981; retired, 1981; senior vice president, Josip Juraj Henry Company (marine engineers), New York City, 1981-1986; maritime consultant, since 1986. Principal United States. negotiator to technical programs Intergovtl. Maritime Consultative Organisation, United Nations, 1962-1971.
Fellow Royal Institution Naval Architects, Society Naval Architects (Land medalist 1982). Member Sigma Xi. Clubs: Propeller, Army Navy, New York Yacht.
Married Virginia Louise Miller, June 20, 1946. Children: Andrea Jean, Keven Virginia.