Thomas Henry Wells
Thomas Henry Wells (1869-1927)
1927 Obituary[1]
"THE LATE MR. T. H. WELLS.
We note with regret the death, on February is last, at his home at Edgenden, Fleet, Hants., of Mr. Thomas Henry Wells, who for some years was consulting naval architect to the Crown Agents for the Colonies. Mr. Wells was born in 1869, and proceeded to Cambridge University in 1890, at the age of 21. He attended the engineering course of lectures and went through the practical work in the engineering shops and laboratories, gaining the B.A. degree in engineering and applied science in 1891. In 1892, he entered the works of Messrs. Yarrow and Co., at Poplar, as an apprentice. This firm were, at that time, engaged in the construction of torpedo boats, torpedo-boat destroyers, light-draught motorships, and other vessels. Having completed his apprenticeship, the young engineer joined the staff of Sir E. J. Reed, K.C.B., M.P., in 1895. During the following seven years, he assisted in the preparation of the designs of the hull, engines and boilers of vessels for the Government of India, the Colonies, and foreign powers, and was also engaged in inspection work on vessels during their construction and after their completion. In September, 1902, he started a private practice, and was eventually appointed consulting naval architect to the Crown Agents for the Colonies, a position he held at the time of his death. He was elected to full membership of the Institution of Naval Architects in 1903."