Henry Duncan (Royal Navy officer, born 1735)
Henry Duncan | |
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| Born | 24 November 1735 Dundee, Scotland |
| Died | 7 October 1814 (aged 78) Dartmouth, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1755–1811 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Terror HMS Wasp HMS Eagle HMS Medea HMS Ambuscade HMS Victory Resident Commissioner, Halifax Resident Commissioner, Sheerness Deputy Comptroller of the Navy |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Mary French |
| Children | 3 |
Captain Henry Duncan (24 November 1735 – 7 October 1814)[a] was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service in the American War of Independence. Duncan was born in Dundee, Scotland to Alexander Duncan, Town Clerk of Dundee, and Isobel Crawford.