| John Adams | |
| Birth Date: | February 1798 |
| Death Date: | 17 December 1866 |
| Death Place: | Weston-super-Mare |
| Allegiance: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Rear Admiral |
| Branch: | Royal Navy |
Rear Admiral John Adams (February 1798 – 17 December 1866) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.
Adams joined the Royal Navy on 8 June 1806.[1] Promoted to captain on 18 December 1843, he was given command of the frigate,, in 1850 and went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.[2]
He married Mary Anne Gerard in 1838. After she died in 1843,[3] he married Elizabeth Hurst in 1846.[2]