A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Hallowes, Thomas
HALLOWES. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 7; h-p., 33.)
Thomas Hallowes entered the Navy, 8 Jan. 1807, as Fst.-cl. Vol., on board the Edgar 74, Capt. Robt. Jackson, bearing the flag in the Downs of Lord Keith; and while next attached, from May in the same year until Jan. 1814, to the Resistance 38, and Invincible 74, both commanded by Capt. Chas. Adam, was very actively employed, particularly in co-operating with the patriots on the coast of Spain, where, in 1811-12-13, he witnessed, as Midshipman, the defence of Tarragona, the reduction of the town of Almeria, and the capture of the fort of St. Philippe, in the Col de Balaguer. He afterwards served for short periods, on the Home station, in the Dublin 74, Capt. Thos. Elphinstone, and Ville de Paris 110, flag-ship of Lord Keith; and on 3 Aug. 1815 was advanced to his present rank. He has not been since employed. Agent – John P. Muspratt.