James Whitley Deans Dundas Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Whitley Deans Dundas, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

4 records1853–18544 events3 places

Chronological biography

1853

Dardanelles Fleet1853

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Naval Commander · Dardanelles

Commands the British Mediterranean Fleet as it moves toward the Ottoman Straits during the diplomatic crisis.

1854

Black Sea Fleet1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Black Sea Commander · Black Sea

Commands the British Black Sea fleet during the opening year of Anglo-French operations against Russia.

Allied Fleet Enters Black Sea4 January 1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Black Sea Commander · Black Sea

Leads British warships into the Black Sea as Allied naval pressure on Russia increases.

Bombardment of Odessa22 April 1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Black Sea Commander · Odessa

Directs British ships in the Anglo-French bombardment of Russian military facilities at Odessa.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Naval Commander · Vice Admiral · Black Sea Commander

Record provenance

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