A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Wood, William (b)
WOOD. (Lieutenant, 1845.)
William Wood (b) obtained his commission 25 Aug. 1845; was appointed, 15 Sept. following, to the America 50., Capts. Hon. John Gordon and Sir Thos. Maitland, on the Home station; and since 20 Feb. 1847, has been employed as Second and First Lieutenant in the Medea steam-sloop of 350 horsepower, Capt. Thos. Henry Mason, in the Pacific.