Royal Naval Biography/Vidal, Alexander Thomas Emeric
ALEXANDER THOMAS EMERIC VIDAL, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1825.]
Was made a lieutenant, Feb. 6th, 1815; appointed to the Leven 24, Captain David Ewen Bartholomew, C.B., Aug. 25th, 1818; re-appointed to the same ship, under the command of Captain William F. Owen, Aug. 14th, 1821; promoted to the command of the Barracouta, surveying-vessel, on the coast of Africa, May 15th, 1823; and advanced to the rank of captain, Oct. 4th, 1825.
Agent.– John Chippendale, Esq.