Stephen Champlin (17 November 1789 – 20 February 1870) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.
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Biography
Born in Kingston, Rhode Island, Champlin entered the Navy as a sailing master 22 May 1812. He commanded the schooner Scorpion in her capture of the British Little Belt during the Battle of Lake Erie, and later in the War of 1812 was wounded when his ship was taken on Lake Huron. Retired in 1855, Captain Champlin was later promoted to Commodore on the retired list, and died in Buffalo, New York and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo).
Legacy
Two ships have been named USS Champlin for him, as was Champlin, Minnesota.
Dates of rank
Sailing master - 22 May 1812
Lieutenant - 9 December 1814
Commander - 22 June 1838
Captain - 4 August 1850
Captain on Reserved List - 13 September 1855
Commodore on Retired List - 4 April 1867