Joseph Nourse (Royal Navy officer)

Captain Joseph Nourse CB (23 June 1779 – 4 September 1824) was a Royal Navy officer who became commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope Station.

Joseph Nourse
Born23 June 1779
Died4 September 1824
Mauritius
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1793–1824
RankPost captain
Commands heldCape of Good Hope Station
Battles/warsWar of 1812
AwardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath
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