Edward T. Nichols
| Edward Tatnall Nichols | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 1, 1823 Augusta, Georgia |
| Died | October 12, 1886 (aged 63) Rhode Island |
| Buried | Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Navy Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1836 – 1882 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral
|
| Commands held |
USS Winona USS Alabama USS Mendota South Atlantic Squadron |
| Battles/wars | |
Mexican-American War
American Civil War
Edward Tatnall Nichols (March 1, 1823 – October 12, 1886) was a United States Navy rear admiral.
Nichols began his naval service by being appointed to the U.S. Navy from Georgia on December 14, 1836. He was first attached to the sloop USS Levant and served in the West Indies Squadron, 1837-1840. He attended the Philadelphia Naval School, 1841-1842. Nicholas passed as a midshipman July 1, 1842 and was assigned to the frigate USS Columbus in the Mediterranean Squadron serving until 1844. The following year, Nichols served aboard the steamer USS Colonel Harney in the Atlantic Fleet and transferred to the frigate USS Columbia in the Brazil Squadron where here served until 1847. He was transferred again in 1847 to the bomb brig USS Stromboli in the Home Squadron, serving with her crew in 1847 and 1848. In his last assignment as a midshipman, Nichols served aboard the frigate USS Savannah in the Pacific Squadron, 1849-1851. Nichols was commissioned lieutenant on March 13, 1850 while serving aboard the USS Savannah.
Nichols was posted to the Pensacola Navy Yard in 1852 and 1853. He again transferred to the Mediterranean Squadron and served aboard the steam frigate USS Saranac, 1853 to 1856. Nichols served at the Portsmouth Navy Yard in 1857-1858, then served aboard the USS Jamestown, from 1858 until 1860.
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