A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Clavell, John (b)
CLAVELL. (Commander, 1843.)
John Clavell, is son of the late Capt. John Clavell, R.N.
This officer passed his examination in 1831; obtained his first commission 28 June, 1838; and was afterwards appointed – 4 Aug. in the same year, to the Rose 18, Capt. Peter Christie, whom he accompanied to South America – 20 May, 1841, to the Dublin 50, as Flag-Lieutenant to Rear-Admiral Rich. Thomas, Commander-in-Chief in the Pacific – and, 24 Feb. 1843, to the acting-command of the Champion 18, which sloop he brought home and paid off towards the close of 1844. He was then officially promoted to his present rank by commission dated back to 4 Feb. 1843; and, since 20 Feb. 1846, has been employed in the Coast Guard. Agent – Joseph Woodhead.