1804 - entered the Royal Navy.

1811 - passed the Lieutenant's Examination.

1814 - invalided from the East India Station while serving as Lieutenant aboard HMS Revolutionaire.

1829 - made Commander of HMS William and Mary.

1857 - promoted to Rear-Admiral.

1863 - patented his Dial Log - patent 2599.

1864 - promoted to Vice-Admiral.

1869 - promoted to Admiral following the death of Sir Montagu Stopford.