Royal Naval Biography/Douglas, John

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2344918Royal Naval Biography — Douglas, JohnJohn Marshall


JOHN DOUGLAS, Esq.
[Commander.]

Was made a lieutenant in 1794, and severely wounded in the hand while serving under Captain T. F. Fremantle, of the Seahorse frigate, at the unsuccessful attack upon Santa Cruz, in July, 1797. He obtained a pension, the present amount of which is £150 per annum, Jan. 30th, 1800; and was advanced to the rank of commander in April, 1802.