Royal Naval Biography/Simpson, William
WILLIAM SIMPSON, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1824.]
Brother to Captain Robert Simpson, who died in command of the Cleopatra frigate, on the Halifax station, about June, 1808.
This officer entered the navy in 1799, as midshipman on board the Isis 50, flag-ship of Vice-Admiral (afterwards Sir Andrew) Mitchell; obtained a lieutenant’s commission, Nov. 26th, 1807; and was first of the Cleopatra, then commanded by the present Sir John Brooke-Pechell, Bart, at the capture of la Topaze French frigate, Jan. 23d, 1809[1]. He was made a commander, April 22d, 1811; appointed to the Gannet sloop, on the Irish station, July 28th, 1821; and advanced to the rank of captain, Oct. 14th, 1824.
Agent.– T. Collier, Esq.