Thomas Boyle | |
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Born | Marblehead, Massachusetts | June 29, 1775
Died | October 12, 1825 At sea | (aged 50)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 16 April–September 1813 |
Rank | Sailing Master |
Battles / wars | War of 1812 |
Spouse(s) | Mary Gross (1779-1863) |
Children | Elizabeth Boyle (1797-1880) |
Other work | Privateer |
Thomas Boyle (29 June 1775 – 12 October 1825), an Irish American, as a captain of the schooner Comet and the clipper Chasseur, was one of the most successful Baltimore privateers during the War of 1812. He briefly served in the United States Navy during the same war.