Chauvenet, who is considered to be one of the founders, moved to Annapolis when the Naval School opened in 1845 being appointed as professor of mathematics and astronomy and also as head of department.
Chauvenet, na itinuturing na isa sa mga founder, inilipat sa Annapolis kapag ang Naval School mabubuksan sa 1845 na hinirang bilang propesor ng matematika at astronomy, at din bilang pinuno ng departamento.