Biografie
He was the son of the Harbour Master at Dublin Ireland. (He was qualified as a Master Mariner.) He was an accomplished artist and his sketches of Arctic scenery were published by Ackermann in 1849.
Militärdienst
He was appointed as a Mate RN.
He joined HMS Sulphur as Master's Assistant at Fiji Islands.
He served in HMS Samarang (under Captain Belcher RN) as Mate.
He was commissioned as a Lieutenant RN.
In 1848-1849 he served in HMS Enterprise (under Captain J.C. Ross RN) as Second Lieutenant.
He led a sledge party from Port Leopold to the east coast of Prince Regent's Inlet (43 days, 375 miles.
In 1850-1851 he served in HMS resolute (under cpatin Austin rN) as Second Lieutenant.
He was appointed as a Commander (Retired) RN 1864.
Referenzen
Markham, Clements R. (1875)
