1767. On 26th December his mother died.
1771. On 1st January a Midshipman aboard the Raisonable.
1771. On 22nd May sent a voyage in merchant ship to West Indies, possibly as cabin-boy.
1772. On 19th July was Midshipman on Triumph.
1773. On 7th May was Midshipman on Carcass.
1773. On 15th October was Midshipman on Triumph.
1773. On 27th October was Midshipman on Seahorse.
1774. On 5th April becomes Able Seaman on Seahorse.
1775. On 31st October is again Midshipman on Seahorse.
1776. On 15th March becomes Midshipman on Dolphin.