1910 Recorded as occupying “West View”, Westfield Rd - house and land at Horbury owned by Mrs Welchman (Greengrocers). Also Richard Poppleton owner/occupier of ‘grass land’ adjoining Albert Mills, High Street

Started his career as an apprentice in a three masted sailing ship, the “Myfield”. Then sailed on steamers. Joined the Royal Naval Reserve as a Sub Lieutenant in May 1915. Served on submarines eg. H-25
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1916-1917 Iolaire (Yacht) Sub-Lieutenent
1919-Lieutenent
1919 - Vulcan
1946-Apr, Acting Lieutenant Commander

Third Officer on “Asturias”, from Southampton to New York, arriving 12 Jan 1927 (Royal Mail Motor Liner)
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/motor-vessels-maiden-trip/query/asturias

Second Mate on MV “Lochgoil”,from Vancouver to Seattle, Washington arriving 24 Dec 1930 (length of service at sea 25 years, age 40)

Travelled (aged 44) 1st Class from London to Beunos Aries Argentina on “Highland Chieftan”, departing 9 Jun 1934 with wife Ethel May (34), Edwin (12) and Angela Mary (9) - address 193 Ferme Park Road, N.8. Richard listed as a Master Mariner

Travelled (aged 47) from Buenos Aires on ‘Alcantara’ to Southampton, arrived 16 Aug 1937 with wife Ethel Ward and children Edwin (15) and Angela (12) - listed occupation is; Marine Superintendent. Address: 72 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2

Travelled (aged 54) from Buenos Aires on ‘Deseado’ to London, arrived 24 Apr 1945 with Angela Mary (20) listed occupation is; Lieutenant CIR R.N.R. Address: 72 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2

Travelled (aged 55) from London on ‘Rippingham Grange’ to River Plate, Argentina, departed 6 Oct 1945 with Angela Mary Poppleton (21) shorthand typist, Richard is listed as aMarine Superintendent. Address: 72 Westbourne Park Villas, Bayswater. Angela’s address is 33 Chalkwell Park Ave, Enfield, Middlesex

Travelled (aged 61) from Buenos Aires on ‘Highland Princess’ to London, arrived 27 Jul 1951 with Luisa Raquel Poppleton (38 - housewife) listed occupation is; Marine Superintendent. Address: 27 Halfmoon St, London W1

Travelled (aged 65) from Buenos Aires on ‘Highland Chieftan’ to London, arrived 11 Marl 1955 with Luisa Raquel (42 - DOB 28 Dec 1912 - domestic) listed occupation is; Retired. Address: 66 Queensborough Terrace, London W2

Travelled (aged 70) from Buenos Aires on ‘Amazon’ to London (Tilbury), arrived 3 Aug 1960 with Luisa Raquel (47 - housewife) listed occupation is; Master Mariner ret.. Address: c/- Royal Mail Lines

Wrote his diary in Spanish - studied Spanish to prepare for posting on prestigious ‘A’ ships (e.g. Asturius, Alcantara) used on South American run


SS EIDER
German Steam 
Propulsion: steam, single screw, 16 knots
Launched: Saturday, 15/12/1883
Built: 1884
Ship Type: Passenger Cargo Vessel
Status: Scrapped - 1892
Maiden voyage Bremen Southampton New York 19th March 1884.
Scrapped after stranding on Atherfield Ledge, Isle of Wight