John Bowen was the son of James Bowen, and was born at Ilfracombe, Devon, England. He began his naval career in March 1794 and graduated from the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.
John Bowen, the son of James Bowen, was born in Ilfracombe, Devon, England. He started his naval career in March 1794 and completed his training at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.