Belknap (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

Belknap (U.S. Civil War) Belknap refers to a U.S. Navy officer who served during the American Civil War. Commodore John L. Brooks Belknap was born in 1822 and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1843. During the Civil War, Belknap served under Rear Admiral David Farragut, commanding the USS Mississippi, a newly commissioned ironclad vessel that played a significant role in the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. After the war, Belknap continued his naval career, serving as an admiral and holding various positions within the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1892. He died in Washington D.C., in 1897. This summary provides a brief overview of Commodore John L. Brooks Belknap's military service during the U.S. Civil War, focusing on his role in the Battle of Mobile Bay and his subsequent naval career.