Benjamin F. Sands

Benjamin F. Sands
Benjamin F. Sands
Born	(1811-02-11)February 11, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland
Died	June 30, 1883(1883-06-30) (aged 72) Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1828–1874
Rank	Rear Admiral
Unit	Various
Commands	USS Porpoise (1836), USS Dacotah, USS Fort Jackson
Battles/wars	Mexican-American War American Civil War Engagement at Fort Caswell Wilmington campaigns First Battle of Fort Fisher Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Rear Admiral Benjamin Franklin Sands (February 11, 1811 – June 30, 1883) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.