Stewart, Charles
Stewart, Charles,
1778–1869, American naval officer, b. Philadelphia. He was commissioned a lieutenant in 1798 after having served in the merchant marine and was a brilliant commander of the ConstitutionConstitution,U.S. 44-gun frigate, nicknamed Old Ironsides. It is perhaps the most famous vessel in the history of the U.S. navy. Authorized by Congress in 1794, the ship was launched in 1797 and was commissioned and put to sea in 1798 in the undeclared naval war with the
..... Click the link for more information. in the War of 1812. After a long and varied career Stewart was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list in 1862.