John Pope (naval officer)
- John Pope (naval officer)
John Pope (17 December 1798 – 14 January 1876) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Born in Sandwich, Massaschusetts, Pope was appointed midshipman from Maine 30 May 1816. Prior to the Civil War, he served in the Mediterranean, West Indian, Brazil, African and East India Squadrons.
From 1 July to 24 October 1861, he was attached to the Gulf Squadron commanding "Richmond". He participated in the search for CSS "Sumter" in the West Indies while on his way to join the Gulf Blockading Squadron, assisted in the blockade of the passes of the Mississippi River and took part in the engagement with Confederate States’ vessels at the Head of Passes 12 October 1861.
He was relieved at his own request on account of ill health, was later promoted to commodore 16 July 1862 and then retired. He died January 14, 1876 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Two ships have been named USS "Pope" for him.
Another high-ranking officer of the American Civil War was named John Pope.
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