About Henry Chads
Lived 1819 – 1906 (aged 86). Henry Chads was a British naval officer.
Admiral Sir Henry Chads (27 October 1819 – 29 June 1906) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Naval career Born the son of Admiral Sir Henry Ducie Chads, Henry Chads joined the Royal Navy in 1832 and went on to take part in operations against Malay pirates in the Strait of Malacca.
Promoted to captain in 1848, he commanded HMS Portland, HMS Amphion, HMS Conway, HMS Nile and then HMS London.
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Who was Henry Chads?
British Royal Navy admiral (1819-1906)
When was Henry Chads born?
Henry Chads was born on 27 October 1819 in Fareham.
When did Henry Chads die?
Henry Chads died on 30 June 1906 in Southsea.
What was Henry Chads's occupation?
Henry Chads was a naval officer.
What nationality was Henry Chads?
Henry Chads was British.
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