A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Hamilton, Charles Henry
HAMILTON. (Commander, 1841.)
Charles Henry Hamilton, born 7 Oct. 1808, is eldest surviving son of the present Lieut. A. B. P. P. Hamilton, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy 15 Oct. 1822; passed his examination in 1829; and obtained his first commission 9 July, 1831. From 28 Aug. 1833 until the close of 1835, at which period he invalided, he served in North America and the West Indies on board the Cruizer 16, Capt. John M‘Causland; and he was afterwards appointed, on the Mediterranean station — 8 Dec. 1836, to the Dido 18, Capt. Lewis Davies — 5 April, 16 Aug. and 1 Nov. 1837, to the Caledonia and Princess Charlotte, flag-ships of Sir Robt. Stopford, and Bellerophon 80, Capts. Sam. Jackcson and Chas. John Austen — and, 21 Oct. 1839, to the Ganges 84, Capt. Barrington Reynolds, under whom he took part in the operations on the coast of Syria, and assisted at the blockade of Alexandria. Since the attainment of his present rank, 23 Nov. 1841, Commander Hamilton has been on half-pay. Agents — Messrs. Stilwell.