Symonds, William 1782 - 1856

1782-1856, naval officer; naval architect, English; British

1819-1825 - captain of the port at Malta.

1821 - build an experimental yacht.

1825 - was promoted to commander.

1827 - promoted to captain of the royal yacht.

1831 - designed the Vernon. 1832 - appointed surveyor of the navy.

1835 - elected FRS.

1836 - knighted.

1847 - forced to take retirement.

1848 - received a civil CB.

1854 - became a retired rear-admiral.