Charles Ludlow
Charles Ludlow (1790 – 1839) was an officer in the United States Navy during the
John Rodgers which patrolled the northern seaboard from British naval attacks on American merchant vessels.[1]
Just after the War of 1812 broke out Ludlow received orders from Commodore William Bainbridge to take USS John Adams from Boston to New York for repairs. After a trial at sea and an inspection he concluded that John Adams was only fit to be a merchant ship.[2]
Ludlow died at New Windsor, New York.
See also
Citations
- ^ Dudley & Crawford, 1985, Vol. I, p. 40
- ^ Dudley & Crawford, 1985, Vol. I, p. 187
Sources
- Dudley, William S.; Crawford, Michael J. (1985). The Naval War of 1812 :a documentary history. Vol. I. Washington : Naval Historical Center, Dept. of Navy. ISBN 9780160020421.
- Dudley, William S.; Crawford, Michael J. (1985). The Naval War of 1812 :a documentary history. Vol. II. Washington : Naval Historical Center, Dept. of Navy.
- Malcomson, Robert (2006). Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6516-7.