Henry Minett

Henry Minett
Midshipman Minett in 1877
Born(1857-05-30)May 30, 1857
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedDecember 20, 1952(1952-12-20) (aged 95)
Asheville, North Carolina
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1876–1906
RankCaptain
CommandsUSS Viking
Battles / warsBattle of Midway

Henry Minett (May 30, 1857 – December 20, 1952) was a career officer of the United States Navy who served during the Spanish–American War. Prior to retirement in 1905, he achieved the rank of captain. He is best remembered as one of the early acting Governors of American Samoa. Minett Islet in Alaska is named for him.