Commodore Charles W. Morgan (1790 – January 5, 1853) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Biography Born in Virginia, Morgan served during the War of 1812 as a lieutenant on during her battle with and also served aboard . He was promoted to captain in 1831 and commanded 74-gun ship of the line . He also served as the commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron. Morgan died in Washington, D.C., in 1853. He was survived by his wife, Julia. He should not be confused with Charles Waln Morgan (1796–1861), the original owner of the whaling ship , which is preserved by Mystic Seaport in Stonington, Connecticut. Dates of rank Midshipman - 1 January 1808 Lieutenant - 3 March 1813 Master Commandant - 15 April 1820 Captain - 21 February 1831 References External links 1790 births 1853 deaths United States Navy commodores United States Navy personnel of the War of 1812 American people of Welsh descent