Complex sentence: Between the years 1814 and 1816 he served briefly, as master on many fifth rate ships and, on 21 February 1816, was appointed master of the 50-gun fourth rate, where he participated in the Bombardment of Algiers.
Split into simpler sentences: Between the years 1814 and 1816, he served briefly, as master on many fifth rate ships. On 21 February 1816, he was appointed master of the 50-gun fourth rate, leading it in the Bombardment of Algiers.