A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Alexander, William Charles
ALEXANDER. (Lieutenant, 1842.)
William Charles Alexander died 18 April, 1846.
This officer entered the Navy 23 Dec. 1831; passed his examination 8 March, 1836; and served latterly, as Mate, in the President 50, flag-ship in the Pacific of Rear-Admirals Chas. Bayne Hodgson Ross and Rich. Thomas. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 16 May, 1842, and from 19 July following until the period of his death was employed at the Cape of Good Hope on board the Cleopatra 26, Capt. Christ. Wyvill. Agents – Messrs. Ommanney.