John H. Dent

John H. Dent

John H. Dent (1782 – 31 July 1823) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War and the First Barbary War.

Born in Maryland, Dent was appointed a Midshipman 16 March 1798. He served on "Constellation" when she captured the French frigate "Insurgente" on 1 February 1799, and after serving on "Constitution" in the Mediterranean, commanded the schooners "Nautilus" and "Scourge" during the First Barbary War, taking part in the attacks on Tripoli in 1805. He was in command of "Hornet" from 1806 to 1807.

Captain Dent died in St. Bartholomew's Parish, Maryland.

The destroyer USS "Dent" (DD-116) was named for him.


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