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Thomas A. Budd joined the Navy in 1829, was promoted to passed midshipman in 1835, and earned the rank of lieutenant in 1841.

He was part of the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842 under the command of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes.

Seven years later, he assumed command of the first Pacific Mail Steamer California, and was one of the first officers to enter the mail service. Under his command, the California became the first American steamship to navigate the Straits of Magellan. He captained Pacific steamers throughout the Gold Rush. He resigned from the Navy in 1853 to pursue private opportunities. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Budd again applied to the Navy, was appointed acting lieutenant, and received command of the gunboat Penguin. He was killed in action in a skirmish at Mosquito Inlet, Florida, on March 23, 1862.

Tri Weekly Alta California, January 4, 1850
CAPTAIN BUDD.--The steamer California, we understand, will leave for Panama on the 15th inst., and as a great a rush for tickets is anticipated as occurred upon the sailing of the Oregon. Capt. Budd, the commander of the California, is probably the most popular of the officers of the Pacific steamship line. All who have ever taken a trip upon his vessel speak in the highest terms of his courtesy, urbanity and gentlemanly bearing and his qualities as a sailor. We have been indebted on several occasions to his kindness for matters of moment to us. The public are also indebted to him for the last mail from the States, as we learn from passengers that it was owing to his exertions that it was brought across the Isthmus in season. It is with pleasure that we hear these praises of Captain B., whom we know to be every way worthy the confidence of the community.


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Page: http://www.maritimeheritage.org/buddThomas.html
Date Entered: 2002
Source: Geographicus, Newspaper Archives, Daily Alta California, Family Papers, Historical Records, Submissions from Researchers



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