Bruce Richardson (Royal Navy officer)

Richardson joined the Royal Navy in 1960. He became naval attaché in Moscow in 1982, commanding officer of the frigate HMS Avenger and commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron in September 1983 and Flag Officer Sea Training in December 1989.^[1] He went on to be Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla in September 1991 before retiring in April 1992.^[1]

Richardson was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1992 Birthday Honours.^[2]

In retirement Richardson became chief harbourmaster for the Port of London Authority.^[3]