Albert S. Barker

Albert S. Barker

Albert Smith Barker (March 31, 1845 – January 30, 1916) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

Born in Hanson, Massachusetts, Barker graduated from the Naval Academy in 1862. He served in "Mississippi", "Monongahela", and "Niagara" during the Civil War.

During the Spanish-American War he commanded "Newark" and participated in the bombardment of Santiago July 1, 1898. He was Commander-in-Chief of the North Atlantic Fleet 1903-05.

Rear Admiral Barker died January 30, 1916 at Washington, D.C.

The destroyer USS "Barker" (DD-213) was named for him.

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