Thomas Wells (Royal Navy officer)
British Royal Navy officer
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Vice-Admiral Thomas Wells (1759 – 31 October 1811) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Thomas Wells | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1759 |
| Died | 31 October 1811 (aged 51–52) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  Royal Navy |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Melampus HMS Defence HMS Glory Nore Command |
Conflicts | French Revolutionary Wars |
Naval career
Wells joined the Royal Navy in 1774. He became commanding officer of the frigate HMS Melampus in early 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars.[1] During this time Melampus participated in the action of 23 April 1794, during which the British took three vessels, Engageante, Pomone, and Babet.[2] Melampus had five men killed and five wounded.[3] He went on to be commanding officer of the third-rate HMS Defence later in 1794 and commanding officer of the second-rate HMS Glory in 1799.[1] He acted as a pallbearer at the funeral of Lord Nelson in October 1805.[1] After that he became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1807[4] and was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Red in 1808.[1]
See also
- Admiral Wells – pub in Holme