< A Naval Biographical Dictionary
CARROLL. (Lieutenant, 1842.)
William Dacres Carroll, son of Capt. W. F. Carroll, R.N., C.B., was killed, in 1846, while temporarily on board the President 50, in Simon’s Bay.
This officer entered the Navy 1 Sept. 1832; passed his examination 25 Oct. 1838; and was promoted from the Royal George yacht, Capt. Lord Adolphus FitzClarence, 7 March, 1842. From 21 April, 1842, until the period of his death, he served in the Winchester 50, flag-ship at the Cape of Good Hope of Hon. Josceline Percy. Agent – J. Hinxman.
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