George Musalas Colvocoresses | |
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Nickname(s) | "Colvos" |
Born | Chios, Ottoman Empire | October 22, 1816
Died | June 3, 1872 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 55)
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Service years | 1832–1872 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | |
Wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Miss Eliza Freelon Halsey (1846–1863) Miss Adeline Maria Swasey (1867–1872) |
Children | George Colvocoresses Franka Eliza Colvocoresses Eva Freelon Colvocoresses Ellena Seaman Colvocoress. |
George Musalas "Colvos" Colvocoresses (October 22, 1816 – June 3, 1872) was a Greek-American Navy officer who commanded the Saratoga during the American Civil War. From 1838 up until 1842, he took part in the United States Exploring Expedition, which explored large regions of the Pacific Ocean.