Commodore Silas Horton Stringham

Silas Horton Stringham (November 7, 1798 – February 7, 1876) who served as a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy. He achieved the rank of Rear Admiral and is particularly known for his role in the Civil War:

First Union naval victory: He commanded the Union forces in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet (North Carolina) in 1861, securing the first naval victory for the Union in the Civil War.

Later contributions: He continued to play a significant role throughout the Civil War, leading various naval operations and contributing to the Union's eventual victory.

It's important to note that the spelling "Commodore" is a historical rank below "Rear Admiral" used in the US Navy until 1862, and "Stringham" is his last name. Therefore, "Commodore Stringham" likely refers to Silas Horton Stringham during the early part of the Civil War.

Here are some additional details about Silas H. Stringham:
He was born in Middletown, New York, in 1798.
He received his commission as a lieutenant in the Navy in 1819.
He participated in several notable events throughout his career, including the Mexican-American War.
He retired from active service in 1865 but remained on the retired list until his death in 1876.


Dated: Circa 1861-1862
Subject: American Civil War
Medium: Cabinet Card
Notes & Literature: Only one copy of this is known in the WorldCat at the American Antiquarian Society near San Jose, California. Extremely Rare

Condition Report Very Good