Andrew E. K. Benham
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Rear Admiral Andrew Ellicot Kennedy Benham, USN (10 April 1832 – 11 August 1905) was a United States Navy officer whose service included over 45 years of active duty, from the late 1840s through the early 1890s. He took part in the Navy's blockade operations during the American Civil War.
Born on Staten Island, New York, Benham was appointed a Midshipman in 1847. He took part in the Paraguay Expedition (1854–55) and served with both the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron and West Gulf Blockading Squadron during the Civil War. He eventually rose to command of the North Atlantic Station, 1892–93, and retired the following year.
Rear Admiral Benham died at Lake Mahopac, New York.
Three vessels have been named USS Benham in his honor.
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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
