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Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806 - February 1, 1873) obtained an appointment to the U.S. Navy in 1825, with the help of then Senator Sam Houston. He served with the U.S. Navy until 1861, when he resigned his commission in order to serve his home state of Virginia, during the Civil War.
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Which Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contributions to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury.
What Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contribution to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury.
Whose visit to japan led to the Treaty of Kanagawa?
Matthew Perry the commodore for the United States Navy
How long is one term in the navy?
A "standard" hitch in the Navy is 4 years.
Who entered Tokyo harbor in 1853 and confronted the Japanese for the sake of American sailors and trade?
Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy
Which Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contributions to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury.
Which Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contributions to ocean?
Matthew F. Maury
What Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contributions to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury
Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contributions to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury
What Antebellum Navy leader earned the title Pathfinder of the Seas for his contribution to ocean science?
Matthew F. Maury.
What did Matthew Fontaine Maury do?
Matthew Fontaine Maury compiled and standardized the wind and current data recorded in the US Navy ship logs and summarized his findings in the Physical Geography of the sea. ---------------- Not just the US Navy but Internationally. He headed the first International Conference of Nations for this work. Too, he accomplished many other things. See wikipedia and other encyclopedias.
What Confederate Naval officer was placed in charge of mining the waterways and coasts of the South?
The former US Naval officer, Matthew Fontaine Maury was the first Confederate to be placed in charge of mining the South's waterways. Maury had an international reputation for his scientific pursuits in oceanography and navigation. It is estimated that Confederate mines sank or damaged over fifty Union navy ships.
How many years did Heinrich serve in the navy?
4 years
Was Matthew henson in the navy?
o.m.g. yes
How many years is the navy academy?
4
Who did Matthew flinders serve for?
From the age of 15, Matthew Flinders served with the British Royal Navy.
What has the author Matthew Connolly written?
Matthew Connolly has written: 'Remarks on manning the navy (1858)'
