William Henry Rowden

Background

Rowden, William Henry was born on May 12, 1930 in Woodsville, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Henry Thomas and Kathleen M. (Gochey) Rowden.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1963.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1952; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1980; commander cruiser-destroyer group 3, United States Navy, San Diego, 1977-1979; staff chief naval operations, United States Navy, Washington, 1979-1981; commander 6th Fleet, United States Navy, 1981-1983; commander Military Sealift Command, United States Navy, 1983-1985; commander Naval Sea Systems Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1985-1988; retired, United States Navy, Washington, 1988; Distinguished fellow, Center for Naval Analyses, Alexandria, Virginia, 1988-1997; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Maersk Line Ltd., since 1997.

Achievements

• William Henry Rowden has been listed as a noteworthy Naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Naval Institute.

Interests

• Avocations: walking, sailing.

Connections

Married Sarah Sumner, April 14, 1956. Children: Sarah Jane, Thomas Sumner, John William.

Father:

Henry Thomas Rowden

Mother:

Kathleen M. (Gochey) Rowden

Spouse:

Sarah Sumner

child:

Sarah Jane Rowden

child:

Thomas Sumner Rowden

child:

John William Rowden