Charles H. Craven

Charles Henderson Craven (November 30, 1843 – March 1, 1898) was an officer of the United States Navy.

[2] Craven was promoted to ensign, and served in that capacity in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron until 1865.

He participated in many of the engagements in the vicinity of Charleston and Savannah during 1863/64, and was attached to the USS Housatonic when she was blown up in February 1864.

Promoted to master in 1865,[1] Craven served in the European Squadron on the USS Colorado until 1867.

[2] He then served on the USS Wampanoag, and was made lieutenant commander in March 1868, after which he was attached to the Pacific Squadron.