Duntze, John Alexander

In 1818 he entered the Royal Navy.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN (With seniority dated 28/05/1825). Served in the H.M.S. Ocean (80 guns).

He served in H.M.S. Heron (18 guns) 03/1826. May 1827 H.M.S. Ganges (84 guns). 19 April 1828 Commander RN.

He served in H.M.S. Heron (16 guns) in command. 24 Dec. 1829.

He served in H.M.S. Tribune (42 guns.) He was present at blockade of Callao and took the Peruvian corvette Libertad. Paid off 1831.

He served in H.M.S. Fisgard 1843-47.

He was appointed as a Rear-Admiral RN (With seniority dated 09/07/1855).

He was appointed as a Vice-Admiral RN 20/05/1862.

He was appointed as a Admiral RN 02/12/1865. (He retired on 1870.)

Duntze Head (nr Esquimalt BC)