Owen, William Fitzwilliam, Vice-Admiral, 1774-1857.

The papers include a narrative of Owen's naval service, an account of the proceedings in the Cornelia and papers relating to the Africa survey and his work at Fernando Po. There are two items signed by Nelson, including an order for Owen to take the fire vessel HMS NANCY into Boulogne harbour in October 1801, with an endorsement to the effect that he was willing to testify to the efficiency of this lieutenant on this occasion. There are also papers concerning the settlement founded by Commander Owen, Admiral Owen's father, in Nova Scotia. See the item level records for further details.