He was in command of the steam sloop Gorgon which ran aground in Montevideo Bay and showed skill and determination in getting her refloated .
Hotham entered the navy on 6 November 1818 , and had a distinguished career .
Hotham was in command of the steam sloop Gorgon which ran aground in Montevideo Bay and showed skill and determination in getting her refloated .
Hotham entered the navy on 6 November 1818 , and had a distinguished career .