A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Hawkey, Charles
HAWKEY. (Lieutenant, 1843.)
Charles Hawkey entered the Navy 31 Aug. 1831; passed his examination 4 June, 1838; and, we are informed, served as Mate on board the Stromboli steam-vessel, Capt. Woodford John Williams, in the operations of 1840 against Beyrout, Sidon, and Acre. He afterwards rejoined the latter vessel when she was commanded by Capt. Wm. Louis; and, obtaining a commission 20 Nov. 1843, was next appointed, 27 Dec. following, to the Hegate steam-sloop, Capt. Jas. Paterson Bower, employed, until 1845, in the execution of various particular services. He has been successively attached, since 13 April, 1846, to the Retribution steam-frigate, and Vengeance 74, both commanded by Capt. Stephen Lushington.
Lieut. Hawkey married, 9 June, 1844, the Hon. Christabella De Moleyns, eldest daughter of Lord Ventry. Agents – Hallett and Robinson.