James Wallace (governor)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- For other persons named James Wallace, see James Wallace (disambiguation).
Sir James Wallace (1731 – January 6, 1803) naval officer and colonial governor born England and died London, England.
Wallace entered the Royal Navy In 1746, and in 1755 promoted lieutenant then in 1762 he became a commander. On April 12, 1794, Wallace was promoted Rear-Admiral and commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland.
Wallace under his governorship defended the coast of Newfoundland from French privateers. In August 1796 under Wallace's leadership successfully defended St. John's against a French squadron of seven ships and three frigates and raised a militia known as Skinner's Fencibles.
He departed Newfoundland in 1797 for England, and left active service.
Service history:
-
- 1746 entered the Royal Navy,
- 1755 promoted to lieutenant,
- 1760 served in the West Indies and Mediterranean,
- 1762 promoted to commander,
- 1763 appointed to the North American station,
- 1774 stationed again in North America on the Rose,
- 1794 promoted Rear-Admiral
- 1794 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,
- 1795 promoted Vice-Admiral,
- 1801 promoted to Admiral,
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Sir Richard King |
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador 1794-1796 |
Succeeded by: William Waldegrave |
