Early in his career he fought at the Siege of Louisbourg where he was promoted commander after carrying out a successful cutting-out mission. He was promoted to post-captain a year later after impressing Admiral Edward Boscawen during the Battle of Lagos.
At the outset of his profession, he engaged in the Siege of Louisbourg, where he rose to commander status following a triumphant raid. He was then elevated to post-captain position a year thereafter after making a favorable impression on Admiral Edward Boscawen during the Battle of Lagos.