A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Apthorp, Shirley
APTHORP. (Lieutenant, 1845.)
Shirley Apthorp passed his examination 1 June, 1836. For the space of five years he served as Mate, chiefly on the Mediterranean and Africa stations, on board the Alecto steamer, Lieut.-Commander Wm. Hoseason, Thunderer 84, Capt. Dan. Pring, Hydra steam-sloop, Capt. Horatio Beauman Young, Rapid 10, Lieut.-Commander Edw. Chas. Earle, and Alert sloop, Capt. Chas. John Bosanquet. On obtaining his commission, 24 March, 1845, he joined the Penelope steam-frigate, Commodore Wm. Jones, also employed off the coast of Africa. Since 19 Deo. 1845, Mr. Apthorp has been attached to the Tortoise store-ship, at Ascension, Capt. Arthur Morrell.