Henry H. Bell (1808 – 11 January 1868) was an admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

[edit] Biography

Bell was born in North Carolina and appointed a Midshipman 4 August 1823. During the Civil War he served as Fleet-Captain of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron under Admiral David Farragut. Promoted to Rear Admiral 25 July 1866, he was drowned when his barge capsized in Osaka Harbor, Japan, 11 January 1868.

[edit] Namesakes

Two ships, USS Bell, have been named for him.

[edit] References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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NAME	Bell, Henry H.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	United States Navy admiral
DATE OF BIRTH	1808
PLACE OF BIRTH	North Carolina
DATE OF DEATH	11 January 1868
PLACE OF DEATH	Osaka Harbor, Japan

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