A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Knighton, Charles (b)
KNIGHTON. (Lieutenant, 1841.)
Charles Knighton (b) is closely related to Retired Commander Charles Knighton, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy 29 Nov. 1826; passed his examination 5 June, 1833; and at the period of his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant, which took place 23 Nov. 1841, was serving, on the Brazils and Cape of Good Hope station, as Mate of the Grecian 16, Capt. Wm. Smyth. His succeeding appointments were – 15 Dec. 1841, as Additional, to the Caledonia 120, flag-ship at Plymouth of Sir Graham Moore – next, to the Jaseur 16, Capt. Wm. Alex. Willis, on the Mediterranean station – 17 July, 1843, again as Additional, to the Winchester 60, bearing the flag at the Cape of Hon. Josceline Percy – and 6 March, 1844, to the Conway 26, Capt. Wm. Kelly, with whom he continued employed on the station last named until ordered home, for the purpose of being paid off, in 1847. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.