He was given command the yacht HMS "Prince Regent" in December 1828 and, having been promoted to rear-admiral on 22 July 1830, he was appointed second-in-command of the Channel Squadron, under Sir Edward Codrington, in April 1831.
He was given command the yacht HMS "Prince Regent" in December 1828 and, having been promoted to rear-admiral on 22 July 1830, he was appointed second-in-command of the Channel Squadron in April 1831. This was under Sir Edward Codrington.