Frederick K. Engle

Cochinchina Campaign Frederick K. Engle (October 24, 1797 – February 12, 1868) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy.

[1] He entered the navy as a midshipman on November 30, 1814, and became lieutenant on January 13, 1825.

[3] He was promoted to captain on September 14, 1855,[2] and commanded the Wabash, flagship of the Home Squadron, from 1856 until 1858.

[4] At the beginning of the Civil War he was sent to China to bring home the Hartford, then served in the Union blockading squadron.

[5] He was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list on July 25, 1866.