A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Pridham, William White
PRIDHAM. (Lieutenant, 1840.)
William White Pridham is nephew of Capt. Rich. Pridham, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy 17 Nov. 1825; passed his examination in 1832; and for his services on the coast of Syria, including the bombardment of St. Jean d’Acre, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 5 Nov. 1840. He has since been on half-pay.