John Campbell Watson
Captain (retired) John Campbell Watson, R.N. (30 May, 1866 – 27 March, 1953) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Plymouth, the son of Rear-Admiral G. W. Watson.
Watson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1889.
On 11 February, 1899 while returning under the command of Lt. Herbert John Temple Marshall with other T.B.Ds. of the flotilla to Devonport after a cruise in the Channel, Ferret's propeller entangled the painter of a boat, smashing the boat and throwing the three occupants into the drink. The men were rescued with some difficulty by the Watson's own H.M.S. Seal. As this occurred, the two destroyers came together, damaging Seal's stern plates and Ferret's torpedo tubes. Both ships were taken into Devonport Dockyard to have their damage repaired.[1]
Watson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 June, 1902.
Watson was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Captain on 26 May, 1919.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Seal 27 Nov, 1898 – 6 Jul, 1899 |
Succeeded by Arthur J. Payne |
| Preceded by Vivian O. L. Champion de Crespigny |
Captain of H.M.S. Lizard 6 Jul, 1899[2] – 16 Aug, 1902 |
Succeeded by John C. T. Glossop |
| Preceded by Douglas L. Dent |
Captain of H.M.S. Æolus 28 Jan, 1908[3] – c. Mar, 1909 |
Succeeded by Louis C. S. Woollcombe |
| Preceded by Brian H. F. Barttelot |
Captain of H.M.S. Niobe 31 Mar, 1909[4] – 3 Nov, 1909 |
Succeeded by Guy R. A. Gaunt |
| Preceded by Thomas L. Shelford |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 3 Nov, 1909[5] – 15 Jan, 1910 |
Succeeded by Harry H. Smyth |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Monday, Feb 13, 1899; pg. 7; Issue 35751.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 276.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 273.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 350.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 369.
