United States Naval Officer. One of America's first Naval heroes, he was the officer in charge of the naval blockade of Tripoli in the war against the Barbary Corsairs. This action asserted the Navy as a powerful tool in American diplomacy that lasts to this day. Six United States Navy ships have been named for him, the last being the "USS Preble" (DDG-88), an "Arleigh Burke"-class destroyer launched in 2001.
United States Naval Officer. One of America's first Naval heroes, he was the officer in charge of the naval blockade of Tripoli in the war against the Barbary Corsairs. This action asserted the Navy as a powerful tool in American diplomacy that lasts to this day. Six United States Navy ships have been named for him, the last being the "USS Preble" (DDG-88), an "Arleigh Burke"-class destroyer launched in 2001.
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EDWARD PREBLE
of the
United States Navy
died August 25, 1807.
aged 46 years.
Gravesite Details
His remains were first placed in the family vault of his wife's ancestors, the Deerings, but after remaining there near forty years they were removed to another tomb, which had been prepared for them by his son, in the same old burial place.
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