Wells

Wells is an officer in the British Navy who, in 1805, served as the third lieutenant of the HMS Reliant, first under Captain William Laurence and later Captain Thomas Riley.

Wells participated in the Reliant's battle with the French frigate Amitie and was present on deck for Captain Laurence's inspection of the captured ship. Wells carried a message from first Lieutenant Gibbs that there was something in the cargo hold that Laurence ought see.

Wells was later present at the hatching of Temeraire, after which he led a cheer for the newly captained Riley.

Later, Wells was present for a dinner hosted by Captain Riley where he revealed that he had: 'seen dragon-spray eat away an entire mainsail in under a minute.' indicating that he has had some combat experience.

It is presumed that after Laurence's removal and Riley's promotion, Wells was promoted to second Lieutenant, even if only temporarily.