Spanish frigate, near the More castle, Aug. 23, 1806. He was made commander in consequence of the capture of Curaçoa, by commission dated Feb. 23, 1807 ; and afterwards successively appointed to the Rattler, Gluckstadt, Fly, and Brisk, sloops of war. The Fly he had the misfortune to lose, by her striking on a reef near the island of Anholt, Feb. 29, 1812. His promotion to post rank took place Jan. 1, 1817; the anniversary of the above conquest.
Agent.– J. Hinxman, Esq.
WILLIAM RAMAGE, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1817.]
Was originally before the mast. We first find him serving on board the Iris frigate. Captain George Lumsdaine, in May, 1793. He obtained a commission. Mar. 14, 1799; and subsequently served as signal and flag-lieutenant to Earl St. Vincent. His promotion to the rank of commander took place Mar. 23, 1807; and he was posted, while commanding the Cherokee brig, Jan. 1, 1817. He died in Jan. 1828.
EDWARD O’BRIEN DRURY, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1817.]
Was made lieutenant in 1801; and promoted to the rank of commander, for his gallant conduct while serving as second of the Hydra frigate, Captain George Mundy, in 1807[1]. His post commission bears date Jan. 1, 1817.
GEORGE HEWSON, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1817.]
Received his first commission in 1795; obtained the rank of commander, Oct. 13, 1807; and lost la Flêche sloop, off the mouth of the river Elbe, May 24, 1810. He subsequently commanded the Coquette, and was removed from
