Complex sentence: Peter Davis, Biography of Frederick Byng Montresor R.N. In 1862 he transferred to the command of HMS "Severn" before being appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies & Cape of Good Hope Station in January 1865.
Split into simpler sentences: Peter Davis, Biography of Frederick Byng Montresor R.N. He later commanded HMS "Severn". He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies & Cape of Good Hope Station in January 1865.