A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Amphlett, William
AMPHLETT. (Lieut., 1844. f-p., 12; h-p., 0.)
William Amphlett entered the Navy in 1835; passed his examination 25 July, 1842; and after intermediately serving as Mate, on the Mediterranean and Home stations, of the Inconstant 36, Capt. Fred. Thos. Michell, and Excellent gunnery-ship, Capt. Sir Thos. Hastings, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, 23 Dec. 1844, and at once appointed to the Actaeon 26. Capt. Geo. Mansel, now employed on the coast of Africa.