He was promoted to commander in 1816 and then served in the Mediterranean and off the coast of Africa. In 1825, he was promoted again, this time to captain and commanded the USS Constitution in 1826
In 1838-1839, he took part in the retaliatory action against pirates and raiders who preyed upon American shipping in India. From 1836 to 1846 he commanded the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He also contributed to the establishment of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
Then from 1846 to 1849, he commanded the African Squadron. When the Civil War broke out, in 1861, he was in charge of the Philadelphia Naval Asylum.
His final promotion came in July 1862, to the rank of rear admiral. He died a month later.
A Long and Varied Career. --Brock-Perry
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