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Henry John Douglas entered the Navy 27 Jan. 1833; and obtained his first
commission 14 Feb. 1840.
He was afterwards appointed – 13 Oct. following, to the Hastings
72, Capt. John Lawrence – 1 April, 1841, to the Princess
Charlotte 104, flag-ship of Sir Robt. Stopford – 18 June, 1841,
to the Powerful 84, Capt. Geo. Mansel – and, 9 Nov. 1841, to the
Formidable 84, Capts. Sir Chas. Sullivan and Geo. Fred. Rich,
flag-ship latterly of Sir Edw. W. C. R. Owen – all employed on
the Mediterranean station.
He attained his present rank 28 Feb. 1845; and since 29 June,
1846, has been in command of the Pantaloon 10, on the coast of
Africa.
Agents – Messrs. Ommanney.
| Date |
Rank |
| 27 January 1833 |
Entered Navy |
| 14 February 1840 |
Lieutenant |
| 28 February 1845 |
Commander |
| 3 December 1851 |
Captain |
| 24 May 1867 |
Retired Rear-Admiral |
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| Date from |
Date to |
Service |
| 13 October 1840 |
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Lieutenant in Hastings, commanded by John
Lawrence |
| 1 April 1841 |
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Lieutenant in Princess Charlotte, flagship of
Robert Stopford, Mediterranean |
| 18 June 1841 |
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Lieutenant in Powerful, commanded by George
Mansel, Mediterranean |
| 9 November 1841 |
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Lieutenant in Formidable, commanded by Charles
Sullivan, Mediterranean |
| 21 April 1844 |
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Lieutenant in Formidable, commanded by George
Frederick Rich, flagship of Edward William Campbell Rich Owen,
Mediterranean |
| 29 June 1846 |
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Commander in Pantaloon, west coast of Africa |
In 1845, he was appointed, as a commander, to study at the Steam factory,
Woolwich.
Date awarded Pension for Wounds : 13/01/1859 ;
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