He was educated at the Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth , Devon , passing out in 1899 .
Cowan was an amateur right - handed middle - order or opening batsman whose appearances in regular cricket were restricted by his career in the Royal Navy .
Cowan was educated at the Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth , Devon , passing out in 1899 .
Cowan was an amateur right - handed middle - order or opening batsman whose appearances in regular cricket were restricted by his career in the Royal Navy .