Obtained his first commission on the 31st Dec. 1818, and subsequently served under Captains Peter Fisher and Sir William Hoste, in the Wye 26, and Albion 74. He was made a commander on the 28th April, 1827; appointed to the Blanche 46, Commodore (now Sir Arthur) Farquhar, fitting out for the West India station. Mar. 8th, 1830; and advanced to the rank of captain. Mar. 11th, 1834.