Charles W. Pickering (United States Navy officer)
Charles W. Pickering | |
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| Born | December 23, 1815 |
| Died | February 29, 1888 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1822–1867 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
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.