Isaac Chauncey
Isaac Chauncey (20 February 1779 – 27 January 1840) was an officer in the United States Navy.
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[edit] Biography
Chauncey, born in Black Rock, Connecticut, 20 February 1779, was appointed a Lieutenant in the Navy from 17 September 1798. He fought with gallantry in the West Indies during the Quasi-War with France; in the Mediterranean during the First Barbary War; and commanded John Adams (1804–5), Hornet (1805–6), Washington and the Mediterranean Squadron (1815–1820).
Perhaps his most outstanding service was during the War of 1812 when he commanded the naval forces on Lake Ontario, conducting amphibious operations in cooperation with the Army, and containing the large British fleet under the command of Sir James Yeo stationed there.[1] He also served twice as commandant of the New York Naval Shipyard.
His last service was as member, and, for four years, President, of the Board of Navy Commissioners. Commodore Chauncey died in Washington 27 January 1840.
[edit] Legacy
- USS Chauncey named in his honor.
[edit] References
- ^ Marsh, Ruth (October 1942). War on Lake Ontario: 1812-1815. IV. Rochester Public Library. pp. 6–19. http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us/~rochhist/v4_1942/v4i4.pdf. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
[edit] External links
- The Isaac Chauncey papers, at the William L. Clements Library contain professional letters and documents from throughout Chauncey's naval career.
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
