Thomas Read (naval officer)

Thomas Read
Born1740 
New Castle 
Died26 October 1788  (aged 47–48)
New Jersey 
Parent(s)
  • John Read 
RelativesGeorge Read 

Thomas Read (1740 in New Castle, Delaware – 26 October 1788 in White Hill, New Jersey) was the first naval officer to obtain the rank of commodore in command of a fleet of the Continental Navy.

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