A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Robertson, David
ROBERTSON. (Commander, 1845.)
David Robertson entered the Navy 6 April, 1831; passed his examination 5 Dec. 1837; and was promoted (while serving in the Mediterranean as Mate of the Howe 120, Capt. Sir Watkin Owen Pell) to the rank of Lieutenant 26 Aug. 1841. Being appointed, 1 Oct. following. Senior of the Hazard 18, Capt. Chas. Bell, he sailed in that sloop for the East Indies, and on the death of his Captain was nominated, 8 Aug. 1844, to the acting command of her. He was confirmed in his present rank 11 March, 1845, and has since been on half-pay. Agents – Messrs. Chard.