Charles W. Morgan (naval officer)
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Template:Infobox military person Commodore Charles W. Morgan (c. 1790 – January 5, 1853) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
Biography
Born in Virginia, Morgan served during the War of 1812 as a lieutenant on Template:USS during her battle with Template:HMS and also served aboard Template:USS.
He was promoted to captain in 1831 and commanded 74-gun ship of the line Template:USS. He also served as the commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron.
He should not be confused with Charles Waln Morgan (1796–1861), the original owner of the whaling ship Template:Ship, which is preserved by Mystic Seaport in Stonington, Connecticut.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
Death
Morgan died in Washington, D.C., in 1853. He was survived by his wife, Julia.
Dates of rank
- Midshipman - 1 January 1808
- Lieutenant - 3 March 1813
- Master Commandant - 15 April 1820
- Captain - 21 February 1831