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John Erskine Douglas

naval officer

John Erskine Douglas

British Royal Navy admiral (1758-1847)

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About John Erskine Douglas

Admiral John Erskine Douglas was a senior British Royal Navy officer of the early nineteenth century who served in a number of vessels and participated at the destruction of the French ship of the line Impétueux in 1806 and the victory over the French off Brest during the Battle of Basque Roads in 1809. He also served in the Mediterranean and off Norfolk, Virginia, where he gained notoriety by searching American vessels for British deserters without asking permission from the American authorities. He later served as commander in chief at Jamaica and rose through the ranks to full admiral. He amassed a fortune, and when he died Douglas left over 40,000l. to his daughters.

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Occupation: naval officer
Born: 1758
Died: July 25, 1847

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