John Cassin (naval officer)

John Cassin
Commodore John Cassin
Born(1760-07-16)July 16, 1760
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America
Died(1822-03-23)March 23, 1822
Charleston, South Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
Years of service1777–1822
RankCommodore
Commands
Battles / warsAmerican Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Spouse(s)Ann Wilcox

Commodore John Cassin (July 16, 1760  March 24, 1822) was a United States Navy officer, who led the vital defense of Gosport Navy Yard during the War of 1812 and served as its Commandant.