Somers Jr., Richard b. September 15, 1778 d. September 4, 1804 United States Naval Officer. He entered the United States Navy in 1798 as a Midshipman aboard the frigate "USS United States". Promoted to Lieutenant in 1799, and Second Lieutenant in 1800, in 1801 he transferred to the frigate "USS Boston", serving in the first campaign against the Tripoli pirates through 1802. In 1803 he became commander of the schooner "USS Nautilus". In this capacity he served on blockade duty. In August 1804 Somers commanded Gun Boat Division One in battles against the...[Read More] (Bio by: Dan Silva) Green Square, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
b. September 15, 1778 d. September 4, 1804