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74-gun ship of the line ''Washington'' in 1818. In 1819, he rose to the rank of Commodore and was placed in command of the Norfolk Navy Yard. It was while there, that he conceived the idea of a Nautical School and was allowed to set one up on board the frigate ''Guerriere'', for the education and development of young naval officers. It was from that small start that the current U.S. Naval Academy

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