Passed his examination, and was made a lieutenant, in April, 1808. During the latter part of the war he served as second of the Impregnable 98, bearing the flag of Admiral William Young, on the North Sea station. He obtained the rank of commander on the 15th June, 1814.

This officer married, in 1810, Sarah, eldest daughter of the late William Burlton, Esq. of Baverstock House, co. Wilts.