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Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet
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Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet (1703 – 2 November 1787) naval officer and Commodore of Newfoundland, born England.
Douglas became a captain in the Royal Navy in 1744 and in 1746 was appointed Commodore of Newfoundland by Vice-Admiral Townsend.
Service history:
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- 1744 captain in the Royal Navy,
- 1745 commanded the Mermaid at Louisbourg,
- 1746 appointed Commodore of Newfoundland,
- 1759 knighted for his participation in the capture of Québec,
- 1770 promoted Vice-Admiral,
- 1778 promoted Admiral,
- 1764 — 1768 served as a Member of Parliament for Orkney,
- 1786 made Baronet.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Edwards |
Governors of Newfoundland 1746 — 1746 |
Succeeded by Charles Watson |
- Note: The position of governor of the colony had temporarily lapsed after the departure of Richard Edwards and therefore Douglas was not a governor of the island. Also, no commodore or governor was sent in 1747, the next governor was Charles Watson in 1748.
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