James Marjoribanks Rowland DSO, RN
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 | Ranks
Retired: 13 Dec 1953 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for James Marjoribanks Rowland, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Wolverine (D 78) | Lt.Cdr. | Destroyer | 29 Nov 1940 | Feb 1942 |
| HMS Walker (D 27) | Cdr. | Destroyer | 21 Feb 1942 | ??? |
| HMS Haydon (L 75) | Cdr. | Escort destroyer | Jun 1945 | Oct 1945 ? |
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Events related to this officer
Destroyer HMS Wolverine (D 78)
8 Mar 1941
HMS Wolverine (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Rowland, RN) attacked the German submarine U-A with depth charges south off Iceland. This attack is often credited to have resulted in the loss of the famous U-47 but this is not true.
5 Apr 1941
The German submarine U-76 was sunk south of Iceland, in position 58º35'N, 20º20'W, by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Wolverine (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Rowland, RN) and the British sloop HMS Scarborough (Lt.Cdr. A.P. Northney, RN).