James Webb (governor)

James Webb (governor)

James Webb (? – May 14, 1761) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland, born England and died Plymouth Sound, England.

Webb served in the Royal Navy in 1728 and was a captain in Seven Years' War. He was made governor of Newfoundland in 1760. Because Webb had taken three captured Inuit to Chateau Bay, gave them gifts, and released them they in turn stimulated more regular commerce with the Labrador Inuit. Webb claimed Chateau Bay for Britain and renamed it York Harbour.

Service history::* 1728 joined the Royal Navy,:* 1745 commander of the "Jamaica",:* 1745 captain of the "Surprise",:* 1760 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,

See also

* Governors of Newfoundland
* List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador

External links

* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/govhouse/governors/g20.html Biography at Government House "The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador"]


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