W Bro Fred Richardson was installed as
Deputy Provincial Grand Master in 2006

He was elevated on 23rd September 1996 in
Spennymoor Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No.981.  
He was Worshipful Commander of
Hackworth Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No.761 in 2002.

He was appointed to Royal Ark Mariner Provincial Grand Rank in 2002. 
In 2003 he was appointed to Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank.