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Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 – February 13, 1843) was a Commodore in the United States Navy.
Isaac Hull (born March 9, 1773, Derby, Connecticut [U.S.]—died February 13, 1843, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) was an American naval commodore noted for the victory of his ship the Constitution over the British frigate Guerriere in the War of 1812.
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The son of Sarah Bennett Hull and American Revolutionary War veteran Joseph Hull, Isaac Hull was born on March 9, 1773 in Derby, Connecticut. Strongly influenced by his father, he skipped school to go to sea, and by 1793 was the master of a merchant vessel.
Learn about the life and achievements of Isaac Hull, the commander of USS Constitution who defeated HMS Guerriere in 1812. Explore his personal items, awards, papers and more from the museum collection.
Mar 15, 2018 · Born March 9, 1773, in Derby, CT, Isaac Hull was the son of Joseph Hull who later took part in the American Revolution. In the course of the fighting, Joseph served as an artillery lieutenant and was captured in 1776 following the Battle of Fort Washington .
Nov 12, 2020 · Biography. Naval officer Isaac Hull was born in Derby, Connecticut, 9 March 1773, son of Joseph Hull, and nephew of General William Hull, the revolutionary officer.
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Isaac Hull. Following the path of his seafaring father, Isaac Hull (1773-1843) left his home in Derby, Connecticut, at the age of 14 to join the merchant service, sailing out of New London at least once. He joined the US Navy in 1798 and moved rapidly up through the ranks during the Quasi-War with France and the Barbary War.
