Taylor assumed command of (Battleship No. 1) in December 1894. His ship was assigned to the North Atlantic Squadron, and he commanded her through the Spanish–American War in 1898. Flag assignments In the fall of 1899, Taylor was detached from Indiana and assigned to shore duty. In March 1900, he became a member of the General Board and, 11 months later on 11 February 1901, he was promoted to rear admiral. On 29 April 1902, he assumed the post of Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, which he held until his death. Namesakes Three U.S. Navy vessels have been named Taylor. The first was named for Rear Admiral Henry Clay Taylor, the second commemorates Rear Admiral William Rogers Taylor, and the third ship commemorates Commander Jesse Jr Taylor]. Burial Admiral Taylor and his wife Mary Virginia are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. References 1845 births 1904 deaths American military personnel of the Spanish–American War Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Military personnel from Washington, D.C. People of Washington, D.C., in the American Civil War Presidents of the Naval War College United States Naval Academy alumni United States Navy admirals