Background
GILLETT, Robin Danvers Penrose was born on November 9, 1925 in. London. Son of Sir (Sydney) Harold Gillett, Bt., lie (Lord Mayor of London 1958-1959), and Audrey Isobel Penrose Gillett (nee Wardlaw).
GILLETT, Robin Danvers Penrose was born on November 9, 1925 in. London. Son of Sir (Sydney) Harold Gillett, Bt., lie (Lord Mayor of London 1958-1959), and Audrey Isobel Penrose Gillett (nee Wardlaw).
Student, Pangbourne Nautical College, England, 1943. Doctor of Science (honorary), City of London University, 1976.
Served Canadian Pacific Steamships 1943-1960, Master Mariner 1951. Staff Commander 1957. Consultant, Sedwick Ltd.
Underwriting; President National Waterways Transport Association 1978-1983. United Kingdom President Royal Life Saving Society 1978-1982, Deputy Commonwealth President June since 1982. Vice President City of London Centre, St. John Ambulance Association.
Vice-Chairman Port of London Authority 1979-1984. Vice President City of London District Red Cross. Chair of Governors Pangboume College.
Founder; Fellow, Nautical Institute. Fellow, Institute of Administration Manager, President 1980-1984. R.N.R. Decoration (RD) 1965, Honorary Commander R.N.R. 1971.
H. M. Lieut, for City of London 1975. Elder Brother of Trinity House. Trustee, National Maritime Museum since 1982.
Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod since 1985. Institutes.
Common councilman Corporation of the City of London, 1965-1969, alderman, 1969-1996, sheriff, 1973-1974, lord mayor, 1976-1977. Fellow Nautical Institute Administrative Management (president 1980-1984, Gold medal 1982), Royal College Music. Member Honorary Company of Master Mariners (master 1979-1980), Administrative Management Society (Gold medal 1983), Royal London Yacht Club (Commodore 1983-1985), Royal Yacht Squadron Club.
Married Elizabeth Marion Grace Findlay, September 22, 1950 (deceased May 1997). Children: Nicholas Danvers Penrose, Christopher John.