Passed his examination, and was appointed lieutenant of the Pluto sloop. Captain R. Janverin, in Jan. 1809. He subsequently served under Captains John Serrel and Lucius Curtis, in the Helder and Madagascar frigates. His commission as commander bears date Jan. 23d, 1815.

This officer married, Nov. 3d, 1 824, Louisa, daughter of John Pooke, of Fareham, co. Hants, Esq.