Charles W. Pickering (United States Navy officer)

Commodore Charles Whipple Pickering (December 23, 1815 – February 2, 1888) [his date of birth is also reported as January 23, 1813] was an American officer of the Union Navy during the American Civil War. He is best known for being the captain of USS Housatonic when it was sunk by the submarine CSS Hunley.

Charles W. Pickering
Born(1815-12-23)December 23, 1815
DiedFebruary 29, 1888(1888-02-29) (aged 72)
AllegianceUnion
Service/branchUnion Navy
Years of service1822–1867
RankCaptain
Commands held
  • USS Vanderbilt
  • USS Kearsarge
  • USS Housatonic
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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