under him, and the greatest part of his crew killed and wounded, at the capture of five heavy gun-vessels in Lac Borgne, Dec. 14th, 1814[1]. His promotion to the rank of commander, however, did not take place until April 14th, 1819; at which period he was acting in the Spey 20, on the Mediterranean station.
RICHARD JOHN HEAD, Esq.
[Commander.]
Obtained his first commission on the 12th June, 1807; served as flag-lieutenant to the late Sir Charles V. Penrose, during the period of that officer’s command on the Mediterranean station; and was advanced to his present rank in May 1819. On the 5th July 1827, the officers of the Coast Guard, (Falmouth district), gave him a dinner, on his retiring from the duties of Inspecting Commander. At the same time, they presented him with a snuff-box, of heart of oak, manufactured from a beam of St. Mawe’s castle, of 200 years standing, suitably ornamented, and with an inscription commemorative of the deep feelings of respect which they entertained of his public character as an officer, and in grateful testimony of the many courtesies they had individually received.
JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, Esq.
[Commander.]
Was made a lieutenant on the 19th August 1795; and served as such under the directions of Lieutenant William Bissell, of the Montagu 74, at the capture of thirteen French merchantmen, which had sought shelter under the batteries in the port of Danenne, Oct. 12th, 1800[2]. Since the general peace he has commanded the Musquedobit schooner, on the Irish station. He obtained his present rank on the 12th Aug. 1819.
