He was promoted to Vice-admiral on 17 December 1852, he led all naval operations in the Black Sea including the bombardment of Sevastopol in October 1854 during Crimean War.
He was promoted to Vice-admiral on 17 December 1852. As Commander-in-Chief he led all naval operations in the Black Sea including the bombardment of Sevastopol in October 1854 during Crimean War.