David McDermut

David A. McDermut (about 1820 – April 18, 1863) was an officer in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.

A native of New York, McDermut was appointed midshipman on November 8, 1841, and attained the rank of lieutenant commander on July 16, 1862. During the Civil War, he served in Potomac and Marion before assuming command of Cayuga on December 2, 1862. He commanded Cayuga until April 18, 1863, when he was killed in action against Confederate forces near Sabine Pass.

Namesakes

Two ships have been named USS McDermut for him.

See also

	Biography portal
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References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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Name	MacDermut, David
Alternative names
Short description	Union Navy officer
Date of birth	about 1820
Place of birth	New York
Date of death	April 18, 1863
Place of death	near Sabine Pass