He was appointed to command the Isle of Wight Sea Fencibles on 21 March 1807 .
He was received his next sea - going command in February 1808 , when he took over the 64 - gun HMS Lion .
He was appointed to command the Isle of Wight Sea Fencibles on 21 March 1807 , and received his next sea - going command in February 1808 , when he took over the 64 - gun HMS Lion .