Born 1840 and died 1914. Dates of rank: Acting Midshipman, 30 September 1856; Midshipman, 9 June 1859; Lieutenant, 31 August 1861; Lieutenant Commander, 7 June 1865; Commander, 20 November 1872; Captain, 23 September 1885; Retired list, 17 November 1896.
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circa 1857 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1857-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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