Gilbert C. Wiltse
American naval officer (1838–1893)
Gilbert Cornwall Wiltse (November 26, 1838 – April 26, 1893) was an American naval officer. He was known for his command of USS Boston during the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Early life
Gilbert Cornwall Wiltse was born on November 26, 1838, in Binghamton, New York, to Gilbert Wiltse. Wiltse was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from New York and graduated on September 20, 1855.
Career
Wiltse became a midshipman on June 9, 1859, and was ordered on the frigate USS Congress. He cruised on the Brazilian Station from 1859 to 1861. Wiltse was made lieutenant on August 31, 1861. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the USS Congress was recalled and Wiltse joined the USS St. Lawrence. Wiltse was present at the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8–9, 1862, between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac.
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