A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Dickson, John Bourmaster
DICKSON. (Lieutenant, 1839.)
John Bourmaster Dickson, born in 1815, Is fifth son of the late Rear-Admiral Sir Arch. Collingwood Dickson, Bart.; and brother of the present Sir Wm. Dickson, Bart., Capt. R.N.
This officer passed his examination in 1834, and, obtaining a Lieutenancy, 18 Oct. 1839, in the Melville 72, Capt. Hon. Rich. Saunders Dundas, served, throughout a portion of the war in China. On 18 Aug. 1841, we find him joining the Warspite 50, Capt. Provo Wm. Parry Wallis, stationed in the Mediterranean, where he appears to have been employed, latterly as First Lieutenant, for upwards of four years. Mr. Dickinson has been officiating, since 24 April, 1846, as Second and First of the Queen 110, Capt. Sir Henry John Leeke, on the Home station. Agents- Messrs. Halford and Co.