George Henry Preble-- Part 8: Postwar Service and Death

After the war, Preble commanded the steamer USS State of Georgia and rescued 600 passengers from the wreck of the steamer Golden Rule.  From 1865 to 1868, he was at the Boston Navy Yard where he was promoted to captain March 16, 1867.  Then he commanded the screw steamer USS Pensacola until 1870.

Promoted to commodore in 1871 and commanded the Philadelphia Navy Yard 1873-1875.  Became rear admiral September 30, 1876, and retired in 1878.

He was a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (an organization of former Union officers) and in 1873 was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society.  He died in Boston, Massachusetts March 1, 1885 and is buried near his famous uncle at Eastern Cemetery in Portland, Maine.

--Old B-Runner