Background
Swart, Robert Lee was born on November 8, 1901 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Selma (De Vantier) Swart.
Swart, Robert Lee was born on November 8, 1901 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Selma (De Vantier) Swart.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1924, student Postgraduate School, 1929-1930. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1931.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1924, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1953. Assigned United States Ship New York, United States Ship Reid, 1924-1926, also training Torpedo School, Newport, Rhode Island, Submarine School, New London, Connecticut. Squadron engineer Submarine Squadron 3, Panama, Canal Zone, 1932-1934.
Management production diesel engines Navy power boats, 1934-1936.
Executive officer United States Ship Perch, also commander submarine R-11, 1937-1939. Engineer, repair officer Submarine Base, New London.
Budget officer Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet, 1939-1941. Navigator, tactical officer United States Ship Wichita, North Atlantic patrols, 1941.
Force engineer, material officer Commander Service Forces Atlantic Fleet, 1942-1945.
Head auxiliary vessels branch Bureau Ships, assistant director ship technical division for machinery, electrical and electronics, 1945-1947, director division, 1947-1949. Production officer Norfolk Naval Shipyard, 1949-1951. Supervisor shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia, 1951-1953.
Assistant chief Bureau Ships, 1954-1955.
Vice chief naval material, 1955-1981.
Member American Society Naval Engineers, American Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Newcomen Society, American Ordnance Association, National Sojourner, Episcopalian. Clubs: Army-Navy (Washington).
Married Eleanor R. Owings, August 16, 1924. Children: James Hamilton, Robert Lee (United States Navy).