Charles H. Stockton

Charles H. Stockton was a prominent American naval officer and legal scholar known for his contributions to maritime law. Serving in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he helped shape the U.S. Navy's legal practices and was influential in developing international legal principles related to naval warfare and maritime conduct. His work underscored the importance of law in guiding peaceful and lawful naval operations, and he remains recognized for advancing the understanding of maritime and naval law within the military and international communities.