Richard Somers (1778 or 1779 - 4 September 1804) was an officer of the United States Navy, killed during a daring assault on Tripoli. 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Nickname: none Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: none Location Position of Tripoli in Libya Government Country  Municipality Libya  Tarabulus Geographical characteristics Area n/a km² Land n/a km² Water n/a km² Population 1,682,000 (Agglomeration) [1] Total (1996) 990,000 Density n/a/km² Latitude 32°54′ N...

Born at Great Egg Harbor, New Jersey, he attended a Philadelphia school with future naval heroes Stephen Decatur and Charles Stewart. He was appointed midshipman on 25 April 1797 and served in the West Indies during the Quasi-War with France in frigate United States with Decatur and Stewart and commanded by Captain John Barry. Promoted to lieutenant on 21 May 1799, Somers was detached from United States on 13 June 1801 and ordered to Boston on 30 July 1801. He served in the latter frigate in the Mediterranean. After Boston returned to Washington, DC, Somers was furloughed on 11 November 1802 to await orders. For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a subordinate officer, or a commissioned officer of the lowest rank. ... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... The Quasi-War was an undeclared war fought entirely at sea between the United States and France from 1798 to 1801. ... Frigate is a name which has been used for several distinct types of warships at different times. ... The first USS United States was a frigate in the United States Navy in 1797. ... John Barry (1745 – 13 September 1803) was an officer in the Continental Navy and later in the United States Navy Barry was born in County Wexford, Ireland and appointed a Captain in the Continental Navy 7 December 1775. ... A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... The third USS Boston was a 28-gun frigate in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... --69. ...

On 5 May 1803, Somers was ordered to Baltimore, Maryland, to man, fit out, and command Nautilus, and when that schooner was ready for sea, to sail her to the Mediterranean. Nautilus got underway on 30 June, reached Gibraltar on 27 July, and sailed four days later to Spain. He then returned to Gibraltar to meet Commodore Edward Preble, in Constitution, who was bringing a new squadron for action against the Barbary pirates. Nautilus sailed with Preble on 6 October to Tangier where the display of American naval strength induced the Europeans of Morocco to renew the treaty of 1786. Thereafter, Tripoli became the focus of Preble's attention. May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: The Greatest City in America (formerly The City That Reads; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Nickname: Charm City Mob Town B-more Map Location in Maryland Political Statistics Founded 30 July 1729 Sister Cities {{{sister cities}}} Incorporated 1797 County Independent city Borough {{{borough... Six ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Nautilus. ... Two-masted fishing schooner A schooner (IPA: ) is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... Commodore Edward Preble (1761-1807). ... The USS Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. ... Battle between the british frigate HMS Mary Rose and seven Algerine pirates, 1669 Though at least a proportion of them are better described as privateers, the Barbary pirates operated out of Tunis, Tripoli, Algiers, Salè and ports in Morocco, preying on shipping in the western Mediterranean Sea from the time... October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in Leap years). ... Tangier, Morocco Tangier, or Tangiers (Tanja طنچة in Berber and Arabic, Tánger in Spanish, and Tanger in French), is a city of northern Morocco with a population of 669,685 (2004 census). ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: none Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: none Location Position of Tripoli in Libya Government Country  Municipality Libya  Tarabulus Geographical characteristics Area n/a km² Land n/a km² Water n/a km² Population 1,682,000 (Agglomeration) [1] Total (1996) 990,000 Density n/a/km² Latitude 32°54′ N...

Somers' service as commanding officer of Nautilus during operations against Tripoli won him promotion to Master Commandant on 18 May 1804. In the summer, he commanded a division of gunboats during five attacks on Tripoli. Master Commandant was a rank within the early United States Navy. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A gunboat is literally a boat carrying one or more guns. ...

On 4 September 1804, Somers assumed command of bomb ketch Intrepid which had been fitted out as a "floating volcano" to be sailed into Tripoli harbor and blown up in the midst of the corsair fleet close under the walls of the city. That night, she got underway into the harbor, but she exploded prematurely, killing Somers and his entire crew of volunteers. September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bomb vessels attacking Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore A bomb ketch, bomb vessel, bomb ship, or simply bomb was a type of wooden sailing naval ship. ... Four United States Navy ships have been named USS Intrepid, signifying a willingness to go into danger to achieve the goal. ... A privateer was a private ship (or its captain) authorized by a countrys government to attack and seize cargo from another countrys ships. ...

Somers is buried near Tripoli in Libya. In 2004, the New Jersey state assembly pass two resolutions calling for the return of his remains. Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ...

Several ships of the US Navy have since been named USS Somers in his honor. Six ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Somers in honor of Master Commandant Richard Somers who was killed at Tripoli in action against the Barbary pirates. ...

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