A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Charlton, Henry
CHARLTON. (Lieutenant, 1843.)
Henry Charlton entered the Navy 10 June, 1828; passed his examination 4 Feb. 1835; served for some time, as Mate, on board the Thunderer 84, Capt. Dan. Pring, in the Mediterranean, Sappho 16, Capt. Hon. Geo. Hope, at the Cape of Good Hope, and Penelope steam-vessel, Capt. Wm. Jones, engaged on a particular service; obtained his commission 25 Sept. 1843; was appointed 20 Oct. following Additional of the Illustrious 72, flag-ship of Sir Chas. Adam in North America; removed, 17 Feb. 1844, as Senior, to the Ringdove 16, Capt. Sir Wm. Daniell, on the coast of Africa; and has been there employed, since 21 Nov. 1844, in the Hydra steam-sloop, Capt. Horatio Beauman Young.