A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Kerr, George
KERR. (Lieutenant, 1844.)
George Kerr passed his examination 22 May, 1837; and was employed as Mate in the Hastings 72, Capt. John Lawrence, Agincourt 72, and Camperdown 104, flag-ships of Sir Thos. John Cochrane and Sir Edw. Brace, and Pluto steam-vessel, Lieut.Commander Wm. Pearson Crozier, on the Mediterranean and Home stations. He attained his present rank 14 Aug. 1844, and on 9 of the following Sept. was appointed to the Flying Fish 12, Capt. Robt. Harris, fitting at Portsmouth. He was almost immediately afterwards superseded, and has since been on half-pay.