A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Thomas, Robert Strickland
THOMAS. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 9; h-p., 33.)
Robert Strickland Thomas was born 18 Oct. 1787.
This officer entered the Navy, 8 Nov. 18015, as A.B., on board the Princess Charlotte 38, Capt. Geo. Tobin, employed at first on the West India station and next on the coast of Ireland; where he served as Midshipman and Master’s Mate, from March, 1807, until June, 1813, in the Brisk 18, Capts. John Coode and Eyles Mounsher. He then removed to the Créole 36, Capts. Robt. Forbes and Geo Chas. Mackenzie; and in that frigate, of which he was nominated Acting-Lieutenant 24 Jan. 1814, he assisted at the blockade of Cherbourg, and cruized off the coast of Africa. He was paid off in Nov. of the year last mentioned; and on 11 March, 1815, he was advanced to his present rank. Having lost the sense of hearing while serving on the coast of Africa, he has not been since able to seek employment.