John Dorsey

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John Dorsey (about 1780 - 7 August 1804) was an officer in the United States Navy during the First Barbary War.

Born in Maryland, Dorsey was appointed midshipman April 28, 1801. He was killed 7 August 1804 in the attack on Tripoli in north Africa when Gunboat No. 9 was blown up by an enemy shell.

The destroyer USS Dorsey (DD-117) was named for him.

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

  • For other people named John Dorsey see Dorsey
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