He was appointed scientific advisor to Trinity House, the association of English seamen, in 1896. Connected with the political scene through his wife, he was much involved in advisory roles such as serving on a committee on aeronautics.
Siya ay hihirangin pang-agham taga-payo sa Trinity House, ang ugnayan ng English seamen, in 1896. Konektado sa pampulitikang tagpo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang asawa, siya ay marami na kasangkot sa advisory roles tulad ng serving sa isang komite sa eronautika.