John Shaw (navy)

John Shaw (navy)

John Shaw (1773 – 17 September 1823) was a Captain in the early years of the United States Navy.

Read more about John Shaw (navy):  Biography, US Navy Vessels Named in Honor of Shaw, Bibliography

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