From October 1827, he was lieutenant-commander in , surveying the coast of France. From September 1828 to March 1835, he surveyed the Bristol Channel and the ports of Liverpool and Milford.
From October 1827, he held the rank of lieutenant-commander in , mapping the French coastline. From September 1828 to March 1835, he conducted a survey of the Bristol Channel and its surrounding ports, including Liverpool and Milford.