A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Craufurd, Frederic Augustus Buchanan
CRAUFURD. (Lieut., 1843. f-p., 11; h-p., 0)
Frederic Augustus Buchanan Craufurd, born, 16 March, 1822, at Rome, is second son of John Craufurd, Esq., of Auchinames and Crosbie, co. Ayr, by Sophia Marianna, daughter of Major-General Horace Churchill, and great-grand-daughter of Sir Robt. Walpole. He is cousin of Commander H. W. Craufurd, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy, 26 June, 1836, on board the Imogene, Capt. Henry Wm. Bruce, fitting for the South American station, whence he returned in Dec. 1839. Joining, then, the Benbow 72, Capt. Houston Stewart, he took part in all the operations of the Syrian campaign, including the bombardment of Beyrout, the attack on Tortosa, and the siege of Acre; and on 15 Jan. 1841, he was officially mentioned for his conduct in an affair with the enemy near Ascalon, while serving on shore as Extra Aide-de-Camp to General Michell. He next studied on board the Excellent gunnery-ship at Portsmouth, Capt. Sir Thos. Hastings; and, entering the Naval College in 1842, was rewarded, 28 June, 1843, -with a Lieutenant’s commission, for having passed the best examination. Since 19 Oct. 1843, Mr. Craufurd has been serving in the East Indies on board the Fox 42, Commodore Hon. Sir Henry Blackwood. He holds a certificate of proficiency in steam navigation.