Homer C. Blake
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Commodore Homer Crane Blake (1 February 1822 – 21 January 1880) was a flag officer of the United States Navy, notable for his gallant but ultimately doomed battle with the CSS Alabama in his ship USS Hatteras in the action off Galveston Light during the American Civil War. He later served with distinction on the James River, and in 1871, while serving in the Asiatic Squadron, took part in the Korea Expedition.
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Homer Crane Blake | |
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Born | (1822-02-01)1 February 1822 Dutchess County, New York |
Died | 21 January 1880(1880-01-21) (aged 57) New York City |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1840–1880 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands held | Bibb R. R. Cuyler Hatteras Eutaw Swatara Alaska |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War Korean Expedition |
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