A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Arkwright, Augustus Peter
ARKWRIGHT. (Lieut., 1845. f-p., 14; h-p., 0.)
Augustus Peter Arkwright, born 6 March, 1821, is seventh son of Peter Arkwright, Esq., of Rock House, near Matlock, a magistrate for the county of Derby, by Mary Anne, daughter of Chas. Hurt, Esq., of Wicksworth; brother of Ferdinand Wm. Arkwright, Esq., a Lieutenant in the Army; and grandson of the late wealthy Rich. Arkwright, Esq., of Willersley, co. Derby.
This officer entered the Navy in 1833, and passed his examination 14 Oct. 1840. He afterwards served as Mate, on the Africa, Mediterranean, and Home stations, of the Pantaloon 10, Lieut.-Commander Chas. Horace Lapidge, Prompt schooner, Bonetta surveying-vessel, Capt. Thos. Saumarez Brock, and Queen 110, bearing the flag of Sir John Chambers, White. He obtained his commission 6 Feb. 1845, and, since 17 May following, has been employed in the Trafalgar 120, Capts. Wm. Fanshawe Martin and John Neale Nott.