by John Marshall

“ Failing in his endeavours to attain superior rank. Lieutenant Stoddard next joined the Trusty of 50 guns, and accompanied the expedition sent against the Helder in Aug. 1799 [4] ; after which he removed into the Kent 74, and proceeded in her to Egypt ”

“ Early in 1791, when the conduct of Russia rendered it necessary for Great Britain to fit out a powerful fleet, Mr. Stoddart was received as a Midshipman on board the Formidable 98, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral the Hon. ”