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{{CommRN}} '''William Henry George Nowell''', ( – 25 November, 1906) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''William Henry George Nowell''', ( – 25 November, 1906) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Life & Career==
 
==Life & Career==
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In early 1875, the Commodore spoke highly of Nowell's command of the survey schooner [[H.M.S. Sandfly (1872)|''Sandfly'']].  However, in July some dissatisfaction was expressed, possibly pertaining to neglecting gunnery on board the ship.<ref>Nowell Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}} f. 971.</ref>
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On 15 October 1879, Nowell was tried by Court Martial for grounding {{UK-Foxhound}}. He was sentence to be severely reprimanded.
 
  
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Nowell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1881.
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In January 1877, he was commended for repairs performed aboard ''Renard''.
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On 15 October 1879, Nowell was tried by Court Martial for grounding {{UK-Foxhound}}.  He was sentenced to be severely reprimanded.<ref>Nowell Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}}  f. 971.</ref>
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Nowell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1881.<ref>Nowell Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}}  f. 971.</ref>
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he retired at his own request on 22 February 18[illeg].<ref>Nowell Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}}  f. 971.</ref>
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Nowell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 31 December, 1896.<ref>Nowell Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}}  f. 971.</ref>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 7 April 2022

Captain (retired) William Henry George Nowell, ( – 25 November, 1906) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Nowell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 7 March, 1867.[1]

In early 1875, the Commodore spoke highly of Nowell's command of the survey schooner Sandfly. However, in July some dissatisfaction was expressed, possibly pertaining to neglecting gunnery on board the ship.[2]

In January 1877, he was commended for repairs performed aboard Renard.

On 15 October 1879, Nowell was tried by Court Martial for grounding Foxhound. He was sentenced to be severely reprimanded.[3]

Nowell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1881.[4]

he retired at his own request on 22 February 18[illeg].[5]

Nowell was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 31 December, 1896.[6]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Foxhound
13 Nov, 1877[7][8] – 25 Mar, 1881[9] 		Succeeded by
John M. McQuhae

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  2. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  3. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  4. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  5. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  6. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  7. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
  8. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 213.
  9. ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.

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