Admiral Viscount Lord Adam Duncan RN
(1731-1804)

Royal Navy Admiral, 1st Viscount Duncan (from 1797), 1st Baron Duncan (from 1797), and victor of Camperdown (1797)

Died aged c. 73

Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, KB (1 July 1731 – 4 August 1804) was a British admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown on 11 October 1797. This victory is considered one of the most significant actions in naval history.

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Dundee, United Kingdom

Site of Castle of Dundee destroyed cir 1314 - near this spot William Wallace struck the first blow for Scottish independence cir 1288. Here was the birthplace of Admiral Duncan 1731 victor of Camperdown 1797. In house adjoining the Chevalier De St. George spent the night of 6th January 1716 after public entry into Dundee

High Street, Dundee, United Kingdom where they was born (1731)