Frederick K. Engle

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Frederick K. Engle
1799 – February 12, 1868
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Frederick K. Engle
Place of birth Flag of Pennsylvania Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Place of death Flag of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Allegiance Flag of the United StatesUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service 1814 – 1866
Rank Captain
Unit USS Princeton
USS Wabash
Battles/wars Mexican American war
American Civil War

Frederick K. Engle, 1799 – February 12, 1868 was a United States, naval officer,from Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

[edit] Early life and career

Born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in 1799 and returning to his maker in Philadelphia, February 12, 1868. He entered the navy as a midshipman on November 30, 1814, and became lieutenant on January 13, 1825. During the Mexican American war he commanded the USS Princeton and served in the Union blockading squadron. He was promoted to captain in 1855.

[edit] Civil War

At the beginning of the civil war was sent to China to bring home the USS Hartford. He was then assigned to the command of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and subsequently became governor of the naval asylum in that City. He was promoted to be rear admiral on the retired list, July 25, 1866.