A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Poole, Robert
POOLE. (Lieutenant, 1825.)
Robert Poole entered the Navy 14 May, 1808; passed his examination in 1814; attained the rank of Lieutenant 10 Jan. 1825; served for three years (dating from 23 Nov. 1827) in the Coast Blockade as Supernumerary-Lieutenant of the Ramillies and Talavera 74’s, both commanded by Capt. Hugh Pigot; had charge of a station in the Coast Guard from 7 June, 1831, until Sept. 1847; and has since been in command of the Active and Eagle Revenue-vessels.