Albert S. Barker
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Albert Smith Barker was an admiral in the United States Navy
who served during the American Civil War
and the Spanish-American War
.
, Barker graduated from the Naval Academy
in 1862. He served in , and during the Civil War.
In July 1883, Albert Barker was commander of the while on the East Coast of Africa at Zanzibar.
He wrote a report on the "Trade of Zanzibar" of imports and exports for the years 1882-83. The trade of the port principally being with the United States, England, Germany, and France.
Many vessels from these countries were employed in this trade process with America, such as the British man-of-war stationed at Zanzibar as a store ship.
During the Spanish-American War he commanded and participated in the bombardment of Santiago
on July 1, 1898. He was Commander-in-Chief of the North Atlantic Fleet
from 1903 to 1905.
Rear Admiral Barker died January 30, 1916 at Washington, D.C.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
who served during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
and the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence...
.
Biography
Born in Hanson, MassachusettsHanson, Massachusetts
Hanson is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,495 at the 2000 census.-History:Hanson was first settled in 1632 as the western parish of Pembroke. The town was officially incorporated in 1820, and was named for Maryland newspaper publisher and U.S. Senator...
, Barker graduated from the Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
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in 1862. He served in , and during the Civil War.
In July 1883, Albert Barker was commander of the while on the East Coast of Africa at Zanzibar.
He wrote a report on the "Trade of Zanzibar" of imports and exports for the years 1882-83. The trade of the port principally being with the United States, England, Germany, and France.
Many vessels from these countries were employed in this trade process with America, such as the British man-of-war stationed at Zanzibar as a store ship.
During the Spanish-American War he commanded and participated in the bombardment of Santiago
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought between Spain and the United States on 3 July 1898, was the largest naval engagement of the Spanish-American War and resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Navy's Caribbean Squadron.-Spanish Fleet:...
on July 1, 1898. He was Commander-in-Chief of the North Atlantic Fleet
North Atlantic Squadron
The North Atlantic Squadron was a section of the United States Navy operating in the North Atlantic. It was renamed as the North Atlantic Fleet in 1902. In 1905 the European and South Atlantic Squadrons were abolished and absorbed into the North Atlantic Fleet. On Jan...
from 1903 to 1905.
Rear Admiral Barker died January 30, 1916 at Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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