Charles W. Van Rensselaer
American sailor lost at sea (1823–1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Watkins Van Rensselaer (January 29, 1823 – September 12, 1857) was the first officer and paymaster serving on board the U.S. mail ship known as the Ship of Gold, when it was lost during a hurricane in September 1857.
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Charles W. Van Rensselaer | |
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Born | Charles Watkins Van Rensselaer (1823-01-29)January 29, 1823 |
Died | September 12, 1857(1857-09-12) (aged 34) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Ship's officer |
Parent(s) | John Sanders Van Rensselaer Ann Dunkin |
Relatives | Killian K. Van Rensselaer (grandfather) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | First officer |
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