b. 1796. d. 29 October 1870. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and novelist. Alternative signature: “Captain Chamier.” Born in London. Joined
the navy in 1809, eventually becoming a lieutenant in 1815 and a captain in 1856.
Married Elizabeth Soane in June 1832. Author of *Life of a Sailor* (1832) and *Tom
Bowline* (1841) and editor of William James’s *Naval History* (1837). Biographical
information: *ODNB*. (SP)