Duckworth, John Thomas, Sir

Duckworth entered the navy in 1759 at age 11. He became lieutenant in 1771 and was first lieutenant in 1776 on the Diamond, which was sent to Rhode Island. In 1777, when a shot on board the Diamond killed five men during a salute, Duckworth and the other crew members were court-martialed. They were later acquitted. Duckworth was promoted to commander in 1780, rear admiral in 1799, vice admiral in 1804, and admiral in 1810. Another court-martial was brought against him in 1805 that charged him with trying to turn the Acasta into a merchant ship. He was later acquitted. From 1810 to 1813, he was governor and commander-in-chief of Newfoundland. He was created baronet in 1813.

From the description of Duckworth papers, 1785-1908. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147329

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