A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Douglas, Henry John
DOUGLAS. (Commander, 1845.)
Henry John Douglas entered the Navy 27 Jan. 1833; and obtained his first commission 14 Feb. 1840. He was afterwards appointed – 13 Oct. following, to the Hastings 72, Capt. John Lawrence – 1 April, 1841, to the Princess Charlotte 104, flag-ship of Sir Robt. Stopford – 18 June, 1841, to the Powerful 84, Capt. Geo. Mansel – and, 9 Nov. 1841, to the Formidable 84, Capts. Sir Chas. Sullivan and Geo. Fred. Rich, flag-ship latterly of Sir Edw. W. C. R. Owen – all employed on the Mediterranean station. He attained his present rank 28 Feb. 1845; and since 29 June, 1846, has been in command of the Pantaloon 10, on the coast of Africa. Agents – Messrs. Ommanney.