Daniel L. Braine

Daniel Lawrence Braine (18 May 1829 – 30 January 1898) was an admiral of the United States Navy in the 19th century.

Biography
Born in New York City on 18 May 1829, Braine was appointed Midshipman in 1846. He served on the USS Mississippi (1841) and the USS John Adams (1799) during the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War he commanded the USS Monticello (1859) and took part in an engagement with the rebel battery at Sewell's Point, in the first naval engagement of the war. He also took part in the attack and capture of Fort Hatteras and Fort Clarke and engaged the enemy at Kimmekerk Woods above Cape Hatteras.

Between 1873 and 1875 he commanded the USS Juniata (1862) on its cruise to Greenland in search of the ill-fated Polaris Expedition. Rear Admiral Braine retired in May 1891 and died at Brooklyn on 30 January 1898.

Namesake
The destroyer USS Braine (DD-630), (1943–1971) was named in his honor.