From Wikipedia.
In the last post, I wrote that the USS Dale, named for American Revolution naval hero Richard Dale, father of Midshipman Dale who I have written extensively about this past month, was commanded by John Gwinn when it was commissioned.
I hadn't heard of him before, so Wikipedia here I go.
JOHN GWINN, III
Born June 11, 1791 Died September 1, 1849
Born in Maryland.
During the War of 1812, he was on the USS Frolic which was captured by the Royal Navy in 1814 and remained a POW or the remainder of the conflict.
Later commanded the USS Vandalia.
Later commanded the USS Constitution.
--Brock-Perry
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