A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Broad, William Henry
BROAD. (Lieutenant, 1846.)
William Henry Broad passed his examination 1 Aug. 1832; was employed in the Coast Guard from 27 Dec. 1839, until advanced to the rank he now holds, 3 July, 1846; and, since 9 Nov. in the latter year, has been in command of the Dolphin Revenue-vessel.