George S. Blake

Born(1802-03-05)March 5, 1802

Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.

DiedJune 24, 1871(1871-06-24) (aged 69)

Longwood, Massachusetts, U.S.

Allegiance United States

BranchUnited States Navy

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
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1818 - 1871
Rank	Commodore
Commands	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 (and Newport, R.I. During the Civil War) from September 15, 1857 to September 9, 1865. The USC&GS George S. Blake was named in his honor.^[1][2]

He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1859.^[3]