Rear Admiral Charles H. Bell (August 15, 1798 – February 19, 1875) was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, and the American Civil War. Born in New York, Bell served as a midshipman on Lake Ontario. Later, Bell served on the Macedonian, under the command of Stephen Decatur, against Algiers. In 1824, he was in command of the schooner USS Ferret, which capsized at sea. He (and other survivors) remained with the capsized vessel for twenty-one hours before being rescued. Five crew members died.