John Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1740 |
| Died | March 1781 (aged 40–41) Caribbean Sea |
| Buried | Lost at Sea |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Continental Navy |
| Years of service | 1765–1781 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | USS Independence |
| Commands | USS Saratoga |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
John Young (c. 1740–1781) was a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, commander of the Saratoga which was lost at sea.