Sir John Ferris Devonshire

Posted by Tim Oakley on Tuesday 5th of May 2020 15:11

This officer was made a Lieutenant by Sir John Jervis, into the Terpsichore of 32 guns, during the West India campaign in 1794. He subsequently served in succession on the Halifax, Leeward Islands, North Sea, and Mediterranean stations. First Lieutenant at the capture of the Spanish Mahonesa and prize captain

Posted by Tim Oakley on Tuesday 5th of May 2020 14:42

In consequence of the well-merited commendation bestowed in the above letter, the Admiralty promoted Lieutenant Devonshire to the rank of Commander. His post commission, dated April 27, 1801, was given him as a reward for his gallant conduct when commanding the Dart sloop of war, attached to Lord Nelson’s division, in the battle off Copenhagen. The Dart on that occasion had a Lieutenant and 2 men killed, and 1 man wounded. During the late war he commanded several line-of-battle ships, but does not appear to have had any opportunity of further distinguishing himself.

Agents.– Messrs. Cooke, Halford, and Son.