Topographical draughtsman. Entered the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth 7 October 1819. Served as a Lieut. on HMS 'Challenger' under the command of Captain Fremantle. Obtained his commission 3 December 1833 and served from 25 September 1835 to 1837 aboard the HMS 'Sulphur'. Married Sarah Rebecca Loine. Made sketches of Fremantle in 1832.