ship to escape to prey upon American merchantmen. At one time he was entirely alone and becalmed in his ship off the bay of Tripoli. The Algerians sent out a force of small armed vessels propelled by sweeps to attack him. Eventually a favourable breeze sprang up, and Murray was able to counter-attack with such effect, that the Tripolitan vessels fled back to the safety of the harbour under the protection of shore batteries. Unfortunately, after only four months Murray was superseded by Captain Richard V. Morris, and ordered to return to the United States. He complained about his treatment to the naval authorities without effect, and remained unemployed for the next few years. Later career From July 1805 until late 1806, Murray commanded the frigate , cruising along the eastern coast of the United States from New York to Florida protecting American commerce. In mid-1807, following the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, Murray applied for another sea-command, but was refused. Murray applied once more on the outbreak of the War of 1812, but was again rejected. Finally, in 1815, Murray was appointed Commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he worked closely with chief shipwright Samuel Humphreys, and remained there until his death on October 6, 1821. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Section G, Lot 243-East. Personal life Murray was married to Mary Miller, and had two sons, Magnus Miller Murray (twice Mayor of Pittsburgh) and Alexander M. Murray. Magnus's son, also Alexander, became a naval officer, achieving the rank of Rear Admiral. Legacy Two destroyers, (1918-1936) and (1943-1966) were named for him and his grandson Alexander Murray. Notes References Bibliography 1755 births 1821 deaths Burials at Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia) People from Chestertown, Maryland Continental Army officers from Maryland Continental Navy officers United States Navy officers American military personnel of the Quasi-War American military personnel of the First Barbary War