A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Forsyth, William Codrington
FORSYTH. (Lieutenant, 1845.)
William Codrington Forsyth passed his examination 15 July, 1833; obtained an appointment in the Coast Guard 24 Feb. 1840; and, in 1844, removed to the Volcano steam-sloop, Lieut.-Commanders Edw. Chas. Miller and John Hay Crang, on the Mediterranean station. He was there promoted to a Lieutena,ncy, 1 Dec. 1845, in the Hibernia 104, flag-ship of Sir Wm. Parker; and, since 23 Jan. 1847, has been serving with the Channel squadron on board the Albion 90.