A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Ainslie, Henry
AINSLIE. (Lieutenant, 1838.)
Henry Ainslie, born in 1813, is third son of Sir Robt. Sharpe Ainslie, Bart., of Great Torrington, co. Lincoln; and nephew of Lieut. Geo. Ralph Ainslie, R.N ., who was lost on board the Courageux 74, in Dec. 1796.
This officer entered the Navy 20 Oct. 1826; passed his examination in 1833; served as Gunnery Mate, in 1837-8, of the North Star 28, Capt. Lord John Hay; and obtained, his commission 30 June, 1838. His appointments have since been – 16 Jan. 1839, to the Excellent gunnery-ship at Portsmouth, Capt. Sir Thos. Hastings – 1 Feb. 1840, to the Cambridge 78, Capt. Edw. Barnard, under whom he bore a part in the ensuing operations on the coast of Syria – 10 Feb. 1844, again to the Excellent – and 28 Aug. 1844, as First Lieutenant, to the Stromboli steam-sloop, Capt. Thos. Fisher, now employed on particular service. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.