A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Wettenhall, Robert
WETTENHALL. (Lieutenant, 1830.)
Robert Wettenhall entered the Navy 12 July, 1810; and on 2 Feb. 1811, being then in the Theban 36, Capt. Stephen Thos. Digby, assisted in the boats of that frigate, commanded by Lieut. Henry Meynell, at the capture of a French merchant-brig lying aground under the batteries near Dieppe. He was also present at the cutting out of a sloop in the neighbourhood of Boulogne. He passed his examination in 1817; obtained his commission 22 July, 1830; was employed in the Coast Guard from 1 March, 1832, until 1835; and has since been on half-pay. Agent – J. Hinxman.