Joel Abbot (naval officer)
Joel Abbot | |
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| Born | January 18, 1793 Westford, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 14, 1855 (aged 62) Hong Kong |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | (1812-1855) |
| Rank | Captain, Flag Officer, Commodore |
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| Battles / wars | War of 1812 |
Joel Abbot (January 18, 1793 – December 14, 1855) was a U.S. naval officer who served notably in the War of 1812, and commanded a ship during Commodore Matthew Perry's 1853-1854 visit to Japan. Commodore Joel Abbot was Admiral Perry's second in command when they opened Japan in 1853–1854.