Thomas Phelps
Thomas Stowell Phelps | |
|---|---|
Rear Admiral Phelps | |
| Born | November 2, 1822 Buckfield, Maine |
| Died | January 10, 1901 (aged 78) New York City |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1840–1884 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Corwin USS Juniata |
| Battles / wars | Puget Sound War: • Battle of Seattle American Civil War: • Second Battle of Fort Fisher • Battle of West Point |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Riché Levy
(1848–1901) |
Thomas Stowell Phelps (November 2, 1822 – January 10, 1901) was an officer in the United States Navy. He served in the United States Navy from 1840 to 1884, attaining the rank of Captain in 1871 and Rear Admiral in 1884. He served in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Pacific, and commanded the sloop Juniata during the critical battle to capture Fort Fisher in January 1865.