A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Loch, George John
LOCH. (Lieutenant, 1846.)
George John Loch is son of John Loch, Esq., formerly M.P. for Hythe, a Director of the East India Company, by Marion, daughter of Archibald Cullen, Esq., K.C.; and nephew of Capt. Fras. Erskine Loch, R.N.
This officer passed his examination 16 April, 1842; and served as Mate, on the East India, Home, North America and West India, and African stations, in the Endymion 44, Capt. Hon. Fred. Wm. Grey, Excellent gunnery-ship, Capt. Sir. Thos. Hastings, Illustrious 72, flag-ship of Sir Chas. Adam, and Bittern 16, Capt. Thos. Hope. He obtained his commission 15 Jan. 1846; and since 20 of that month has been serving, still on the coast of Africa, in the Nimrod 20, Capt. Jas. Rich. Dacres.