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Joseph S. Skerrett

United States admiral

Died when: 63 years 349 days (767 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Joseph S. Skerrett

Rear Admiral Joseph Salathiel Skerrett (18 January 1833 – 1 January 1897) was an officer in the United States Navy.He participated in one of the most successful actions of the African Slave Trade Patrol, fought in the American Civil War, twice played a prominent role in the history of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and served as commander of the Pacific and Asiatic Squadrons.

He had the reputation of being the best navigator in the U.S.Navy in his day.


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