Knowles , Joseph Newsam , 1805-[1834] , Acting Commander

Knowles entered the Navy in July 1824 joining the BLONDE under Admiral George Anson, Lord Byron (178901868) on Particular Service. In December 1826 he joined the FORTE on the South American Station. The FORTE returned to England in July 1830 and was paid off. Knowles joined the PRINCE REGENT with the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir William Parker (1781-1866) in the Channel. He acted as Mate of the Lower Deck. He next joined the SPEEDY cutter of which he became acting commander. Knowles efforts to gain promotion were unsuccessful. A note by his sister suggests that he may have died in 1834.