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Dale, Richard,
Naval officer; born near Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6, 1756; went to sea at twelve years of age, and at nineteen commanded a merchant vessel.
He was first a lieutenant in the Virginia navy, and entered the Continental navy, as midshipman of the Bon Homme Richard, receiving a wound in the famous battle with the Serapis.
He continued to do good service
Richard Dale. to the end of the war, and in 1794 was made captain.
He commanded the squadron ordered to the Mediterranean in 1801, ission.
He spent the latter years of his life in ease in Philadelphia, where he died, Feb. 24, 1826.
The remains of Commodore Dale were buried in Christ Church-yard, Philadelphia, and over the grave is a white marble slab with a long inscription.
e latter years of his life in ease in Philadelphia, where he died, Feb. 24, 1826.
The remains of Commodore Dale were buried in Christ Church-yard, Philadelphia, and over the grave is a white marble slab with a long inscription.
Dale's monument.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America . (search)