A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Trollope, Henry
TROLLOPE. (Lieutenant, 1841.)
Henry Trollope entered the Navy 7 Aug. 1828; passed his examination 27 Aug, 1834; and at the period of his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant, which took place 23 Nov. 1841, was serving at Chatham as Mate on board the Ardent steamer, Capt. John Russell, His appointments have since been – 3 Dec, 1841, to the Alfred 50, Capt, John Brett Purvis, fitting for the coast of Brazil – 21 May, 1842, to the Isis 44, Capt, Sir John Marshall, stationed at the Cape of Good Hope, whence he returned in the early part of 1845 – and 6 June in the latter year, to the Herald 22, Capt. Henry Kellett, equipping for the Pacific, where he continues employed on surveying service. Agent – J. Hinxman.