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Webb, James

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Title Captain (RN)
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Birth (nk) Death 00/00/1761c
Place (nk) Place Plymouth
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Country England Country England
 
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In 1760 he was appointed as the Governor of Newfoundland. He captured a number of enemy vessels while patrolling along the French Treaty Shore . His most famous capture was the French privateering vessel, Tavignon, in Noddy Harbour near the tip of the Northern Peninsula. Webb burned the ship and some French fishing stages. In 1760 Webb took three captured Inuit to Chateau Bay, gave them gifts, and released them. As an expression of gratitude, the Inuit returned with whalebone for trade; this stimulated more regular commerce with the Labrador Inuit. Webb claimed Chateau Bay for the Crown, charted it, and renamed it York Harbour. Webb's last service as governor of Newfoundland was escorting ships to Spain and Portugal to deliver fish.
 
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By 1728 he was serving in the Royal Navy, serving in HMS Jamaica in 1745 and the following year, HMS Surprise. He was appointed as a Captain RN in Seven Years War, he demonstrated considerable skill in capturing French privateers. Webb commanded HMS Speedwell, HMS Sunderland, HMS St. Albans, HMS Hampton Court, and HMS Antelope. He was appointed as Governor of Newfoundland in 1760.
 
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