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George S. Blake

George S. Blake
Born (1802-03-05)March 5, 1802
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died June 24, 1871(1871-06-24) (aged 69)
Longwood, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Commodore
Commands held Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy

George Smith Blake (March 5, 1802 – June 24, 1871) was a commodore in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from September 15, 1857 to September 9, 1865. The USC&GS George S. Blake was named in his honor.

He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1859.



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