James Lucas Yeo

Sir James Lucas Yeo, KCB, KBA (October 7, 1782 – August 21, 1818) is a British naval commander who serves in the War of 1812.

Born in Southampton, he joins the Royal Navy at the age of ten and sees his first action in the Adriatic Sea.

He distinguishes himself in combat multiple times, most notably during the Portuguese conquest of French Guiana, earning knighthoods in the Portuguese Order of Aviz and the British Order of the Bath.

He is given command of the frigate Southampton, in 1812, but his ship is wrecked in the Bahamas although he is acquitted of blame for its loss.

Leo is then given command of the squadron on Lake Ontario and commands it during several engagements with the Americans.

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