Caldwell, Charles Henry Bromedge, 1823-1877

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Born in Hingham, Mass., on June 11, 1823. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1838 and was promoted to midshipman in 1844. Between 1861 and 1862, he assumed command of the USS Itasca of the West Coast Blockading Squadron and was also involved in the capture of New Orleans. Promoted to Commander in July of 1862. Caldwell served on several vessels, including the R.R. Cuyler during the Civil War and was eventually promoted to Captain in 1867. Died in 1877.

From the description of Caldwell plans for night and dead calm signal codes 1865. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 42007743

U.S. Naval Officer. Served on several ships during the Civil War.

From the description of Papers, 1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 27244632

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referencedIn French, W. B. W.B. French letter, 1818 Oct. 12. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Caldwell, Charles Henry Bromedge, 1823-1877. Caldwell plans for night and dead calm signal codes 1865. The Mariners' Museum Library
creatorOf Caldwell, Charles Henry Bromedge. Papers, 1864. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Independence (Ship : 1814-1913). Logbook of the U.S.S. Independence, U.S.S. Lynx, and U.S.S. Prometheus, 1815-1818. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Caldwell, Charles Henry Bromedge, 1823-1877. Letter, November 5, 1872. Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library
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associatedWith French, W. B. person
associatedWith Glaucus (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Independence (Ship : 1814-1913) corporateBody
associatedWith Murillo Toro, Manuel, 1816-1880. person
associatedWith Taylor, William R., 1811-1889. person
associatedWith United States. Navy corporateBody
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
United States
United States
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Ships' lights
Signals and signaling
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Birth 1823

Death 1877

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Spanish; Castilian

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