1776. On 24th September is paid off from Dolphin.
1776. On 26th September becomes Acting-Lieutenant on Worcester.
1777. On 9th April passed examination.
1777. On 10th April is Lieutenant of Lowestoft.
1778. On 2nd July changes to Lieutenant of Bristol.
1778. On 8th December is appointed Commander of Badger.
1779. On 10th June is made Captain of Hinchinbroke.
1780. In January joins expedition to San Juan and Grenada, Nicaragua.
1780. On 2nd May he is made Captain of the Janus.
1780. On 1st September is invalided from Janus.