Richard Wainwright (American Civil War naval officer)
Richard Wainwright | |
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| Born | January 15, 1817 Charlestown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1862 (aged 45) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1831–1862 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | USS Merrimack USS Hartford |
| Relations | Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright II (cousin) Richard Wainwright (son) |
Commander Richard Wainwright (January 15, 1817 – August 10, 1862) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War who commanded Hartford, flagship of Admiral David G. Farragut's West Gulf Blockading Squadron.