Died 8 June 1922 | ||
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.
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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, 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
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