Duckworth, John Thomas

He served as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Naval Forces in Newfoundland and he was appointed as the Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 20/07/1810 -31/05/1813.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN.

He was appointed as a Captain RN. Rear-Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth first arrived in the Caribbean in June 1800 as Commander-in-Chief of the British naval forces there.

In 1801 he defeated Swedish and Danish forces in the area, and was knighted for this.

He later defeated a French naval squadron near Santo Domingo, and was promoted to Vice-Admiral RN.

In 1806, he defeated the French Admiral Leissegues, ending the French plans to occupy the region.

He was appointed as an Admiral RN 1810.

HMS Duckworth; Duckworth Street (St. Johns NL)