A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Watson, James Stuart McKenzie
WATSON. (Lieutenant, 1826.)
James Stuart M‘Kenzie Watson entered the Navy 31 May, 1808; passed his examination in 1815; and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 27 March, 1826. His appointments have since been in succession – 19 June, 1833, to the Coast Guard – 23 Jan. 1840, to the Lion Revenue-cruizer – 14 Aug. 1841, again to the Coast Guard – 7 Feb. 1843, to the Victoria, another Revenue-vessel – and, 5 Nov. 1844, a third time to the Coast Guard, in which service he continues.