Carl Frederick Wandel

Carl Frederik Wandel
Born15 August 1843
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died21 April 1930 (1930-04-22) (aged 86)
Allegiance Denmark
Service/branch Royal Danish Navy
Years of service1860–1911
RankVice Admiral
CommandsDanish ironclad Helgoland
Ingolf Expedition
AwardsOrder of St Michael and St George
RelationsSigurd Wandel's uncle
Map of the Danish Ingolf Expedition led by Wandel.

Carl Frederik Wandel (15 August 1843 – 21 April 1930) was a Danish naval officer and polar explorer. He was largely involved in hydrographic work.

Wandel became an officer of the Danish Navy in 1863, rising to the rank of captain in 1892, of Rear Admiral in 1899 and Vice Admiral in 1905. He retired from active service in 1911.