A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Knott, Owen Phibbs
KNOTT. (Commander, 1846.)
Owen Phibbs Knott entered the Navy 1 Sept. 1823; passed his examination in 1830; and on the occasion of his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant, 26 Oct. 1840, was appointed to the Southampton 50, flag-ship of Sir Edw. Durnford King on the Brazils and Cape of Good Hope station, whence he returned to England and was paid off towards the close of 1842. On 5 July, 1843, he became Additional of the Dublin 50, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Rich. Thomas in South America, where, from 29 Nov. 1843, until promoted to the rank of Commander 9 Nov. 1846, he officiated as First-Lieutenant of the Curaçoa 24, Capts. Sir Thos. Sabine Pasley and Wm. Broughton. He is now on half pay.