Dictionary of Indian Biography/Capel, Hon. Sir Thomas Bladen
CAPEL, HON. SIR THOMAS BLADEN (1776–1853)
Son of fourth Earl of Essex : born Aug. 25, 1776 : was in the Navy, 1791–1847, rising to be Admiral : served on various stations, and under Nelson at the Nile and Trafalgar : at the forcing of the Dardanelles, 1807 : off N. America : K.C.B., 1832 : and from 1834 to 1837 was Naval C. in C. in the E. Indies, in the Winchester, 50 guns : G.C.B., 1852 : died March 4, 1853.