John Smith (naval officer)

John Smith
Captain John Smith, United States Navy
Born(1780-01-01)January 1, 1780
England
Died(1815-08-06)August 6, 1815
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Place of burial
St. Peter's Church Yard in Philadelphia
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1799–1815
RankCaptain
Commands
Battles / wars

Captain John Smith was a United States Navy officer, who served during the First Barbary War and later in the War of 1812. He commanded USS Vixen, USS Syren, USS Wasp, USS Essex, USS Congress, and USS Franklin.