| Daniel Lawrence Braine | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | May 18, 1829 |
| Died | January 30, 1898 (aged 68) |
| Place of birth | New York City, New York |
| Place of death | Brooklyn, New York |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1846 - 1891 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
USS Monticello USS Juniata South Atlantic Squadron |
| Battles/wars |
Mexican-American War Civil War |
Daniel Lawrence Braine (18 May 1829 – 30 January 1898) was an admiral of the United States Navy in the 19th century.
Biography[]
Born in New York City on 18 May 1829, Braine was appointed Midshipman in 1846. He served on the Mississippi and the John Adams during the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War he commanded the Monticello and took part in an engagement with the rebel battery at Sewell's Point, in the first naval engagement of the war. He also took part in the attack and capture of Fort Hatteras and Fort Clarke and engaged the enemy at Kimmekerk Woods above Cape Hatteras.
Between 1873 and 1875 he commanded the Juniata on its cruise to Greenland in search of the ill-fated Polaris Expedition. Rear Admiral Braine retired in May 1891 and died at Brooklyn on 30 January 1898.
Namesake[]
The destroyer USS Braine (DD-630), (1943–1971) was named in his honor.
References[]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
The original article can be found at Daniel L. Braine and the edit history here.