A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Waddilove, Robert James Darley
WADDILOVE. (Lieutenant, 1843.)
Robert James Darley Waddilove died at sea, between Rio and Valparaiso, 7 Oct. 1844, after a short illness, on board H.M.S. America. He was eldest son of the Rev. W. J. D. Waddilove, of Beacon Grange, co. Northumberland.
This officer entered the Navy 17 Dec. 1831; passed his examination 6 Aug. 1838; served for some time in the North America and West India and Mediterranean stations, as Mate, in the Cleopatra 26, Capt. Christopher Wyvill, and Geyser steamer, Capt. Edw. John Carpenter; obtained his commission 20 Nov. 1843; and was appointed, 15 May, 1844, Additional-Lieutenant of the Dublin 50, flag-ship of Rear-Admiral Rich. Thomas, Commander-in-Chief in the Pacific. Agents – Messrs. Chard.