Isaac Hull
Isaac Hull | |
|---|---|
Captain Isaac Hull | |
| Born | March 9, 1773 Derby, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Died | February 13, 1843 (aged 69) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1798–1843 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | USS Argus, USS Chesapeake, USS President, USS Constitution |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
Commodore Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 – February 13, 1843) was a United States Navy officer who served in the Quasi-War, Barbary Wars and War of 1812. During his military career, he commanded the warships USS Argus, USS Chesapeake, USS President, and USS Constitution. During the War of 1812, Hull, commanding Constitution, captured the British frigate HMS Guerriere. He also served as commandant of the Washington Navy Yard and in the Mediterranean Squadron during the Second Barbary War. Hull died in Philadelphia at the age of 69 and was interred at the Laurel Hill Cemetery.