Charles Swasey

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Charles Swasey was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Born in Massachusetts, Swasey was appointed midshipman on 28 September 1854 and commissioned lieutenant on 31 August 1861. Lieutenant Swasey served aboard Varuna in the engagement with the steamer Governor Moore below New Orleans, Louisiana on 24 April 1862 and as executive officer of Sciota on the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Lieutenant Swasey was wounded during an engagement with Confederate forces near Donaldsville, Louisiana, on 4 October 1862 and died the same day.

Two ships were named USS Swasey for him.

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