1873. Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough died in Washington, D.C. on February 20, 1877. Dates of rank Midshipman – June 18, 1812 Lieutenant – January 13, 1825 Commander – September 8, 1841 Captain – September 14, 1855 Flag Officer – January 3, 1862 Rear Admiral – July 16, 1862 Retired List – October 6, 1873 Died – February 20, 1877 Namesakes The United States Navy has named three ships USS Goldsborough in honor of Admiral Goldsborough. See also List of Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy References 1805 births 1877 deaths Union Navy admirals United States Navy rear admirals Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy United States Navy personnel of the Mexican–American War People of Washington, D.C., in the American Civil War