Swinton Colthurst Holland
| Swinton Colthurst Holland | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 February 1844 |
| Died | 8 June 1922 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | British Royal Navy admiral |
Admiral Swinton Colthurst Holland (8 February 1844 – 8 June 1922) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commodore in Charge at Hong Kong 1896-99, and as Admiral-Superintendent of Chatham dockyard 1899–1902.
Biography
Holland was born in 1844, and joined the Royal Navy. He was captain of HMS Australia and in charge of the Medway Fleet reserve, before he was appointed Commodore in Charge at Hong Kong in 1896. He was promoted to flag rank as rear admiral on 1 January 1899,[1] and in September that year was appointed Admiral-superintendent of Chatham dockyard, serving as such for three years.
He retired as admiral in 1908.
Family
Holland married Eva Williams. Among their children were admiral Cedric Swinton Holland (1889–1950).
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27041. p. 148. 10 January 1899.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Captain George Thomas Henry Boyes |
Commodore in charge of Hong Kong 1896–1899 |
Succeeded by Captain Francis Powell |
| Preceded by Rear-Admiral Hilary Gustavus Andoe |
Admiral-Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard 1899–1902 |
Succeeded by Vice-Admiral Robert William Craigie |
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