Isaac Chauncey

Isaac Chauncey (February 20, 1772 – January 27, 1840) was an American naval officer in the United States Navy who served in the Quasi-War, The Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. In the latter part of his naval career he was President of the Board of Navy Commissioners.

For the minister, see Isaac Chauncy.

Isaac Chauncey
Born(1772-02-20)February 20, 1772
Black Rock, Province of Connecticut, British America
DiedJanuary 20, 1840(1840-01-20) (aged 67)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Congressional Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1798–1840
RankCommodore
Commands held
  • General Greene
  • John Adams
  • Hornet
  • Washington
Battles/wars
Other workPresident of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1837-40)
Signature
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