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NH 117 David Porter, Commodore, United States Navy

David Porter, Commodore, United States Navy
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Title: David Porter, Commodore, United States Navy
Caption: Born 1780 and died 1843. Dates of rank: Midshipman, 16 April 1798; Lieutenant, 8 October 1799; Commander, 22 April 1806; Captain, 2 July 1812; Resigned, 18 August 1826. He served as Commander of the gunboat ESSEX, who drove Spanish pirates from the Spanish Main. Copy of hand painting from ivory. Original in possession of William D. Porter, April 1930.
Description: Courtesy of William D. Porter, 1930.
Catalog #: NH 117
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Original Medium: BW Photo, Oil Painting
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