Charles W. Morgan (naval officer) explained

Charles W. Morgan
Birth Date:c. 1790
Birth Place:Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Branch:United States Navy
Rank:Commodore
Unit:

Commands:War of 1812

Commodore Charles W. Morgan (c. 1790 – January 5, 1853) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

Biography

Born in Virginia, Morgan served during the War of 1812 as a lieutenant on during her battle with and also served aboard .

He was promoted to captain in 1831 and commanded 74-gun ship of the line . He also served as the commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron.

Morgan died in Washington, D.C., in 1853. He was survived by his wife, Julia.

He should not be confused with Charles Waln Morgan (1796–1861), the original owner of the whaling ship, which is preserved by Mystic Seaport in Stonington, Connecticut.

Dates of rank