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'''Seaton Schroeder''' (17 August 1849 &ndash; 19 October 1922) was an admiral of the [[United States Navy]].
'''Seaton Schroeder''' (August 17, 1849 &ndash; October 19, 1922) was an admiral of the [[United States Navy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Collection: Seaton Schroeder papers {{!}} U.S. Naval War College Archives |url=https://usnwcarchives.org/repositories/2/resources/334 |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=usnwcarchives.org}}</ref> He contributed to the development of the [[Driggs-Schroeder]] rapid-fire gun.

==Biography==
==Biography==
Schroeder was born in [[Washington, D.C.]], the son of Francis Schroeder, the [[United States Ambassador to Sweden|Resident Minister tp Sweden]]. His mother was the daughter of [[William Winston Seaton]], who, with his brother-in-law, [[Joseph Gales]], owned and edited the [[National Intelligencer]]. Seaton served as the [[List of mayors of Washington, D.C.|Mayor of Washington, D.C.]], from 1840 to 1850.
Schroeder was born in [[Washington, D.C.]], the son of Francis Schroeder, the [[United States Ambassador to Sweden|Resident Minister to Sweden]]. His mother was the daughter of [[William Winston Seaton]], who, with his brother-in-law, [[Joseph Gales]], owned and edited the [[National Intelligencer]]. Seaton served as the [[List of mayors of Washington, D.C.|Mayor of Washington, D.C.]], from 1840 to 1850.


He entered the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1864, which, because of the [[American Civil War]], was in [[Newport, Rhode Island|Newport]], [[Rhode Island]]. After graduating in June 1868<ref>{{Cite web
He entered the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1864, which, because of the [[American Civil War]], was in [[Newport, Rhode Island]]. After graduating in June 1868<ref>{{Cite web
|url= http://www.history.navy.mil/books/callahan/reg-usn-s.htm
|url= http://www.history.navy.mil/books/callahan/reg-usn-s.htm
|title=US Navy Officers: 1778-1900 (S)
|title=US Navy Officers: 1778-1900 (S)
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|work=history.navy.mil
|accessdate=4 November 2010
|accessdate=November 4, 2010
}}</ref> he served with the [[United States Pacific Fleet|Pacific Fleet]] in 1868-69 under Admiral [[John Rodgers (American Civil War naval officer)|John Rodgers]] in [[screw sloop]], {{USS|Benicia|1868|2}}, and fought in the [[Salt River (Korea)|Salt River]] near [[Seoul]], [[Korea]]. His sea tours took him to [[Alaska]], [[Japan]], and the [[Philippines]] in {{USS|Saginaw|1859|2}}, to the [[West Indies]] in {{USS|Canandaigua|1862|2}}, and on a world cruise on {{USS|Swatara|1873|2}}.
}}</ref> he served with the [[United States Pacific Fleet|Pacific Fleet]] in 186869 under Admiral [[John Rodgers (American Civil War naval officer)|John Rodgers]] in [[screw sloop]], {{USS|Benicia|1868|2}}, and fought in the [[Salt River (Korea)|Salt River]] near [[Seoul]], [[Korea]]. His sea tours took him to [[Alaska]], [[Japan]], and the [[Philippines]] in {{USS|Saginaw|1859|2}}, to the [[West Indies]] in {{USS|Canandaigua|1862|2}}, and on a world cruise on {{USS|Swatara|1873|2}}.


==Marriage and family==
==Marriage and family==
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Schroeder married Maria Campbell Bache Wainwright on January 16, 1879. Maria Wainwright, born March 14, 1856, in Washington, D.C., came from a family of several American statesmen — she was the great-great-granddaughter of [[Benjamin Franklin]], the great-granddaughter of [[United States Secretary of the Treasury|Treasury Secretary]] [[Alexander J. Dallas (statesman)|Alexander J. Dallas]], the granddaughter of Texas legislator [[Richard Bache Jr.|Richard Bache, Jr.]], a niece of [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[George Mifflin Dallas]], the daughter of naval officer [[Richard Wainwright (American Civil War naval officer)|Richard Wainwright]], and the sister of [[Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American War naval officer)|Admiral Richard Wainwright]]. She died in 1925 in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Schroeder married Maria Campbell Bache Wainwright on January 16, 1879. The couple had five children.

Maria Wainwright (born March 14, 1856, [[Washington, D.C.]]), came from a family of several American statesmen. She was the great-great-granddaughter of [[Benjamin Franklin]], the great-granddaughter of [[United States Secretary of the Treasury|Treasury Secretary]] [[Alexander J. Dallas (statesman)|Alexander J. Dallas]], the granddaughter of Texas legislator [[Richard Bache Jr.|Richard Bache, Jr.]], a niece of [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[George Mifflin Dallas]], the daughter of naval officer [[Richard Wainwright (American Civil War naval officer)|Richard Wainwright]], and the sister of [[Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American War naval officer)|Admiral Richard Wainwright]].

She died on July 12, 1926, aged 70 in [[Jamestown, Rhode Island]].


==Career==
==Career==
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After specializing in [[hydrography|hydrographic]] duties for 11 years, he spent two years in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] (ONI) where he helped develop the [[Driggs-Schroeder]] rapid-fire gun in partnership with Navy Commander [[William H. Driggs]]. He returned to sea in 1890 as the Commanding Officer of {{USS|Vesuvius|1888|2}}. In 1893, he began a three-year tour as an ordnance officer for the Naval Gun Factory at the [[Washington Navy Yard]] and as the recorder of the [[Board of Inspection and Survey]], joining the Board as a member in 1894.
After specializing in [[hydrography|hydrographic]] duties for 11 years, he spent two years in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] (ONI) where he helped develop the [[Driggs-Schroeder]] rapid-fire gun in partnership with Navy Commander [[William H. Driggs]]. He returned to sea in 1890 as the Commanding Officer of {{USS|Vesuvius|1888|2}}. In 1893, he began a three-year tour as an ordnance officer for the Naval Gun Factory at the [[Washington Navy Yard]] and as the recorder of the [[Board of Inspection and Survey]], joining the Board as a member in 1894.


Following his appointment as executive officer of the [[battleship]] {{USS|Massachusetts|BB-2|3}}, he participated in the American [[blockade]] of [[Santiago de Cuba|Santiago]], [[Cuba]], during the [[Spanish–American War]] and was advanced three numbers in rank "for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle" during five engagements between 31 May and 4 July 1898.
Following his appointment as executive officer of the [[battleship]] {{USS|Massachusetts|BB-2|3}}, he participated in the American [[blockade]] of [[Santiago de Cuba|Santiago]], [[Cuba]], during the [[Spanish–American War]] and was advanced three numbers in rank "for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle" during five engagements between May 31 and July 4, 1898.


He was appointed Naval governor of [[Guam]] on 19 July 1900, and there commanded {{USS|Yosemite|1892|2}} and later, {{USS|Brutus|AC-15|3}}. On 1 May 1903, Schroeder became Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy. He assumed command of {{USS|Virginia|BB-13|3}} upon her first commissioning on 7 May 1906 and afterwards commanded various divisions in the [[United States Atlantic Fleet|Atlantic Fleet]].
He was appointed Naval governor of [[Guam]] on 19 July 1900, and there commanded {{USS|Yosemite|1892|2}} and later, {{USS|Brutus|AC-15|3}}. On May 1, 1903, Schroeder became Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy. He assumed command of {{USS|Virginia|BB-13|3}} upon her first commissioning on May 7, 1906 and afterwards commanded various divisions in the [[United States Atlantic Fleet|Atlantic Fleet]].


Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1908, he hoisted his flag on {{USS|Connecticut|BB-18|3}} when he took command of the Atlantic Fleet on 8 March 1909.
Promoted to rear admiral in 1908, he hoisted his flag on {{USS|Connecticut|BB-18|3}} when he took command of the Atlantic Fleet on March 8, 1909. Two months later, Schroeder was assigned to the [[General Board of the United States Navy|Navy General Board]]. Schroeder was placed on the retired list on August 17, 1911, and retired to his home in [[Jamestown, Rhode Island]].


Rear Admiral Schroeder was recalled to active duty in 1912 to prepare a new signal book, and again in [[World War I]] to serve as Chief Hydrographer and the Navy representative on the [[United States Board on Geographic Names|United States Geographic Board]]. He died at the Naval Hospital, [[Washington, D.C.]], on October 19, 1922.
Two months later, Schroeder was assigned to the [[General Board of the United States Navy|Navy General Board]]. Schroeder was placed on the retired list on 17 August 1911 and retired to his home in [[Jamestown, Rhode Island]].


==Legacy==
Rear Admiral Schroeder was recalled to active duty in 1912 to prepare a new signal book, and again in [[World War I]] to serve as Chief Hydrographer and the Navy representative on the [[United States Board on Geographic Names|United States Geographic Board]]. He died at the Naval Hospital, Washington, D.C., on 19 October 1922.<ref>{{Cite web
*In 1942, the [[destroyer]] {{USS|Schroeder|DD-501}} was named in his honor.
|url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36156432
*Seaton Blvd. in the capital city of Guam, Hagåtña, was named after him.
|title=Adm. Seaton Schroeder (1849-1922)
*One of the 10 Southern Mountains of Guam was renamed from Finacresta to Mt. Schroeder (288m).
|work=findagrave.com
|accessdate=4 November 2010
}}</ref>

==Namesake==
In 1942, the [[destroyer]] {{USS|Schroeder|DD-501}} was named in his honor.


==References==
==References==
;Notes
'''Notes'''
{{Reflist}}
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;Bibliography
'''Bibliography'''
*Seaton Schroeder, ''A Half Century of Naval Service'' (New York and London: D. Appleton, 1922).
*Seaton Schroeder, ''A Half Century of Naval Service'' (New York and London: D. Appleton, 1922).
* {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/s7/schroeder.htm}}
* {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/s7/schroeder.htm}}
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* ''[http://spo.nwr.noaa.gov/mfr701/mfr7014.pdf My Days on the Albatross]'' by Lt. Seaton Schroeder
* ''[http://spo.nwr.noaa.gov/mfr701/mfr7014.pdf My Days on the Albatross] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118205149/http://spo.nwr.noaa.gov/mfr701/mfr7014.pdf |date=2016-11-18 }}'' by Lt. Seaton Schroeder
* [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_6pounder_m1.htm DiGiulian, Tony Navweaps.com 6-pdr gun Marks 1-13] (includes Driggs-Schroeder weapons)
* [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_6pounder_m1.htm DiGiulian, Tony Navweaps.com 6-pdr gun Marks 1-13] (includes Driggs-Schroeder weapons)


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Latest revision as of 14:09, 21 September 2024

Seaton Schroeder
Born(1849-08-17)August 17, 1849
Washington City, U.S. (now Washington, D.C.)
DiedOctober 19, 1922(1922-10-19) (aged 73)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1864–1922
RankRear admiral
CommandsVesuvius
Yosemite
Brutus
Virginia
Atlantic Fleet
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War
World War I
Spouse(s)Maria Campbell Bache Wainwright (m. 1879)
Children5

Seaton Schroeder (August 17, 1849 – October 19, 1922) was an admiral of the United States Navy.[1] He contributed to the development of the Driggs-Schroeder rapid-fire gun.

Biography

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Schroeder was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Francis Schroeder, the Resident Minister to Sweden. His mother was the daughter of William Winston Seaton, who, with his brother-in-law, Joseph Gales, owned and edited the National Intelligencer. Seaton served as the Mayor of Washington, D.C., from 1840 to 1850.

He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1864, which, because of the American Civil War, was in Newport, Rhode Island. After graduating in June 1868[2] he served with the Pacific Fleet in 186869 under Admiral John Rodgers in screw sloop, Benicia, and fought in the Salt River near Seoul, Korea. His sea tours took him to Alaska, Japan, and the Philippines in Saginaw, to the West Indies in Canandaigua, and on a world cruise on Swatara.

Marriage and family

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Schroeder married Maria Campbell Bache Wainwright on January 16, 1879. The couple had five children.

Maria Wainwright (born March 14, 1856, Washington, D.C.), came from a family of several American statesmen. She was the great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, the great-granddaughter of Treasury Secretary Alexander J. Dallas, the granddaughter of Texas legislator Richard Bache, Jr., a niece of Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, the daughter of naval officer Richard Wainwright, and the sister of Admiral Richard Wainwright.

She died on July 12, 1926, aged 70 in Jamestown, Rhode Island.

Career

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After specializing in hydrographic duties for 11 years, he spent two years in the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) where he helped develop the Driggs-Schroeder rapid-fire gun in partnership with Navy Commander William H. Driggs. He returned to sea in 1890 as the Commanding Officer of Vesuvius. In 1893, he began a three-year tour as an ordnance officer for the Naval Gun Factory at the Washington Navy Yard and as the recorder of the Board of Inspection and Survey, joining the Board as a member in 1894.

Following his appointment as executive officer of the battleship Massachusetts (BB-2), he participated in the American blockade of Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish–American War and was advanced three numbers in rank "for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle" during five engagements between May 31 and July 4, 1898.

He was appointed Naval governor of Guam on 19 July 1900, and there commanded Yosemite and later, Brutus (AC-15). On May 1, 1903, Schroeder became Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy. He assumed command of Virginia (BB-13) upon her first commissioning on May 7, 1906 and afterwards commanded various divisions in the Atlantic Fleet.

Promoted to rear admiral in 1908, he hoisted his flag on Connecticut (BB-18) when he took command of the Atlantic Fleet on March 8, 1909. Two months later, Schroeder was assigned to the Navy General Board. Schroeder was placed on the retired list on August 17, 1911, and retired to his home in Jamestown, Rhode Island.

Rear Admiral Schroeder was recalled to active duty in 1912 to prepare a new signal book, and again in World War I to serve as Chief Hydrographer and the Navy representative on the United States Geographic Board. He died at the Naval Hospital, Washington, D.C., on October 19, 1922.

Legacy

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  • In 1942, the destroyer USS Schroeder (DD-501) was named in his honor.
  • Seaton Blvd. in the capital city of Guam, Hagåtña, was named after him.
  • One of the 10 Southern Mountains of Guam was renamed from Finacresta to Mt. Schroeder (288m).

References

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Notes

  1. ^ "Collection: Seaton Schroeder papers | U.S. Naval War College Archives". usnwcarchives.org. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  2. ^ "US Navy Officers: 1778-1900 (S)". history.navy.mil. Retrieved November 4, 2010.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by Naval Governor of Guam
1900–1901
Succeeded by
Preceded by Naval Governor of Guam
1901–1903
Succeeded by
Preceded by Head of the Office of Naval Intelligence
(Chief Intelligence Officer)

May 1903–April 1906
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet
1909-1911
Succeeded by