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| − | {{ | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''William Henry George Nowell''', ( – 25 November, 1906) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Nowell was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 7 March, 1867.<ref>Nowell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/37/333.|}} f. 971.</ref> | |
| − | + | 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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| − | Nowell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1881. | + | 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> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 14:23, 17 November 2021
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] |
Succeeded by John M. McQuhae |
Footnotes
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ Nowell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/333. f. 971.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 213.
