George Watson (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir George Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1827 |
| Died | 26 April 1897 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Peterel HMS Crocodile HMS Duncan HMS Victor Emanuel HMS Temeraire North America and West Indies Station |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir George Willes Watson KCB (5 April 1827 – 26 April 1897) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station.
Naval career
Watson joined the Royal Navy in 1841.[1] Promoted to Commander in 1858, he was given command of HMS Peterel in 1862.[1] Promoted to Captain in 1864, he went on to command HMS Crocodile, HMS Duncan, HMS Victor Emanuel and HMS Temeraire.[1] During the American Civil War he was accused of assisting the Confederate States of America by selling the cruiser CSS Florida to them.[2]
He was appointed Admiral-superintendent at Chatham in 1881 and Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station in 1888 before retiring in 1892.[1]
Family
In 1864 he married Margaretta Campbell.[1]
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Algernon Lyons |
Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station 1888–1891 |
Succeeded by Sir John Hopkins |