Winslow, John Ancrum, 1811-1873

U.S. naval officer.

From the description of Papers of John Ancrum Winslow, 1864-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80813431

Born on November 18, 1811 in Wilmington, NC, Winslow went on to serve in the Civil War. He commanded the Kearsage in European waters in attempts to sink Confederate cruisers that were attacking Union ships. He sank the Alabama off the coast of Cherbourg, France, on June 19, 1864. He later was promoted to commodore and became commander of the Pacific Squadron. He died in Boston, MA, on September 29, 1873.

From the description of Letter, April 11, 1866. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 46343908

American naval officer.

From the description of Letter signed : "U. S. Flag Ship Saranac" Mare Island Naval Yard, Cal., to Montgomery Fletcher, 1871 Sept. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270589277

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "U. S.S. Kearsage", to F.H. Morse, 1864 Jun. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588506

John Ancrum Winslow (1811-1873) commanded Kearsarge (1863-1864) in pursuit of Confederate cruisers in Europe. On June 19, 1864, in a celebrated naval engagement, Kearsarge sank the Confederate raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France, where it sank. For his victory Winslow was promoted to commodore and received the thanks of Congress. He later commanded the Gulf Squadron (1866-67), was made rear admiral (1870), and commanded the Pacific Squadron (1870-72).

From the description of John Ancrum Winslow Collection, 1842-1875. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 480079574