Royal Naval Biography/Williams, Edward Richard
EDWARD RICHARD WILLIAMS, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1827.]
Was made a lieutenant into the America 74, Captain (now Vice-Admiral) Sir Josias Rowley, Bart., Dec. 14th, 1813; removed to the Alcmene frigate, on the Mediterranean station, April 19th, 1814; appointed to the Impregnable 104, fitting out for the flag of Sir Josias Rowley, May 27th, 1815; and promoted to the rank of commander, Dec. 15th in the same year. His next appointment was, Feb. 4th, 1825, to the Zebra sloop, which vessel he commanded, in the Mediterranean, till advanced to the rank of captain, April 28th, 1827.
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