Swinton Colthurst Holland

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.

Swinton Colthurst Holland
Born8 February 1844 (1844-02-08)
Died8 June 1922 (1922-06-09) (aged 78)
OccupationBritish Royal Navy admiral

Biography

Holland was born in 1844 and, after an initial education at Windlesham House School, joined the Royal Navy in 1857.[1] He was captain of HMS Australia and in charge of the Medway Fleet reserve, before he was appointed Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong in 1896. He was promoted to flag rank as rear admiral on 1 January 1899,[2] and in September that year was appointed Admiral-superintendent of Chatham dockyard, serving as such for three years until 2 September 1902.[3]

He retired as admiral in 1908.

Family

Holland married Eva Williams. Among their children were admiral Cedric Swinton Holland (1889–1950).

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References
  1. Wilson, G. Herbert (1937). History of Windlesham House School 1837-1937. London: McCorquodale & Co. Ltd.
  2. "No. 27041". The London Gazette. 10 January 1899. p. 148.
  3. "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times (36862). London. 2 September 1902. p. 4.
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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