Commanding Officers
In addition to intermittently hosting both Admirals Andrew Foote and David Porter, the Benton had several commanding officers over the duration of her service.
| Commanding Officers and Ship Masters | ||
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Navy Rank | Name (First, Last) | Command Dates |
| • Lieutenant Commander • Lieutenant Commander • Lieutenant • Lieutenant Commander • Lieutenant • Lieutenant Commander |
• Seth Ledyard Phelps • William Gwin • George P. Lord • James A. Greer • (Unknown) May • Edward Y. McCauley |
• Mar. 1862-Sep. 1862 • Oct. 1862-Dec. 1862 • Jan. 1863-Feb. 1863 • Mar. 1863-Sep. 1864 • Oct. 1864 • Nov. 1864-Jul 1865 |
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