John Arthur Colwell

Commander (retired) John Arthur Colwell, R.N. (26 September, 1855 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

He was appointed to command H.M.S. Imogene on 17 September, 1893. An "unsatisfactory state of affairs" was held to prevail aboard the ship and it was deemed that Colwell exhibited a "want of tact & 'savoir faire'", but also that his navigator, Constantine Henry Hughes-Onslow's letter to him was "most improper & insubordinate." Both officers were superseded in January, 1895.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Bouncer 7 Jul, 1887 – 22 Aug, 1887	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by George V. Hegan	Captain of H.M.S. Imogene 17 Sep, 1893 – Jan, 1895	Succeeded by Frederick R. W. Morgan