Austin Bissell
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Austin Bissell (died 1807) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He was captain of the captured French frigate Créole when she sank on a journey from Jamaica to England.[1]
Austin Bissell | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1807 |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Conflicts | Napoleonic Wars |
Naval career
HMS Racoon
On 18 October 1802, Commander Bissell was given command of the 16-gun brig-sloop HMS Racoon.[2] While under his command, Racoon took part in several notable actions.
HMS Creole
On Tuesday 3 January 1804, Bissell took command of the captured French frigate Créole in Port Royal, Jamaica. However, the ship foundered en route to Britain; nearby British vessels saved Bissell and his crew.[1][2]
Death
Bissell died in 1807 when the 74-gun HMS Blenheim, of which he was then captain, foundered in the Indian Ocean.
Bissell as an author
Bissell wrote a biography of Commodore John Blankett's voyages in the Middle East and India.[3] The book was published in 1806 at the expense of the East India Company.