William Mervine

William Mervine
Captain William Mervine in 1847
Born(1791-03-14)14 March 1791
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died15 September 1868(1868-09-15) (aged 77)
Utica, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1809–1861
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsUSS Savannah
Gulf Blockading Squadron
ConflictsWar of 1812
Mexican–American War
American Civil War

William Mervine (14 March 1791 – 15 September 1868) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, whose career included service in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

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