A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Kynaston, Augustus Frederick
KYNASTON. (Lieutenant, 1842.)
Augustus Frederick Kynaston entered the Navy 30 Sept. 1830; passed his examination 27 April, 1837; and served as Mate in the Vanguard 80, Capt. Sir David Dann, Phoenix steamer, Capt. John Kichardson, Agincourt 72, flag-ship of Sir Thos. John Cochrane, Excellent gunnery-ship, Capt. Sir Thos. Hastings, and Shearwater steamer, Capt. John Washington, on the Mediterranean and Home stations. He obtained a commission 10 Nov. 1842; was appointed, on 28 of the same month, to the Madagascar 44, Capt. John Foote, on the African station; and since 24 July, 1844, has been employed in the Pacific on board the Collingwood 80, flagship of Sir Geo. Fras. Seymour. Agents – Hallett and Robinson.