John Downes (naval officer)

John Downes
Born(1784-12-23)December 23, 1784
Canton, Massachusetts, US
DiedAugust 11, 1854(1854-08-11) (aged 69)
Charlestown, Massachusetts, US
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1800–1852
RankCommodore
CommandsGeorgiana
Essex Junior
USS Epervier
USS Macedonian
Pacific Squadron
USS Java
USS Potomac
Battles / wars
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Commodore John Downes (December 23, 1784 – August 11, 1854) was an officer in the United States Navy, whose service covered the first half of the 19th century.