James Alms

James Alms
Born	15 July 1728 Gosport, Hampshire
Died	8 June 1791 Chichester
Buried	Chichester Cathedral
Allegiance	Great Britain
Service/branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1740 – 1791
Rank	Post-Captain
Commands	HMS Flamborough's Prize HMS Alarm HMS Ferret HMS Cygnet HMS Montreal HMS Monmouth
Battles/wars	War of the Austrian Succession Battle of Toulon First Battle of Cape Finisterre Carnatic Wars Capture of Gheria Seven Years' War Battle of Quiberon Bay Capture of Martinique Battle of Havana American Revolutionary War Battle of Porto Praya Battle of Sadras Battle of Providien Battle of Negapatam Battle of Trincomalee

James Alms (15 July 1728 – 8 June 1791) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the War of the Austrian Succession, the Carnatic and Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, rising to the rank of post-captain.

Alms served in the navy from an early age, seeing his first actions in the Mediterranean and off the French coast, before going out to the East Indies. He narrowly survived a shipwreck that claimed most of his shipmates, and returned to England shortly afterwards, having achieved the rank of lieutenant. He was briefly back in the East Indies for service during the early years of the Seven Years' War, before going to the West Indies in acting-command of a frigate. After being involved in a number of important actions in the Caribbean, he returned to Britain after the end of the war, and retired ashore. Returning to active service after the outbreak of the American War of Independence, he went out to the East Indies in command of his own ship. He saw action at most of the engagements between Sir Edward Hughes and the Bailli de Suffren, particularly distinguishing himself at the Battle of Providien. He retired ashore after the end of the war, and died in 1791.