CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Cornell University Library E 182.081 Hand book of the United States nav 3 1924 028 732 802 The original of tliis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924028732802 HAND BOOK 01' THE UNITED STATES NAYY: BEIN9 A COMPILATION OF ALL THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OP ETERT TESSEL 01 THE UNITED STATES- NAVT. FROM APRIL, 1861, TO MAY, 1864. COMPILED AND AEBAN&ED BY B. S. OSBON. NEW YOKK : D. VAN NOSTRAND, 192 BROADWAY. LONDON : TRTTBNER & COMPANY. 18 6 4. Entered, aeeording to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by B. TAN NOSTEANB, In the Clerk's Office of the District Conrt of the United States for the Southern District of New Tork. Stereotyped by C_ g. -Westoott & Co., Smith & MoBOTiaAL, pbinteks, 82 & 84 Beekman St. 79 John St., N. T. PREFACE. In compiling this Hand Book it has been 4lie author's aim to give those interested in the naval history of the United States a well-arranged sketch of the doings of each vessel, with the date of all important events connected with her individual history, thus enahling all to see at a glance what each has accomplished. In order to complete the record, which promised to he too voluminous for a work of this kind, it became necessary to give the details of the engagements in which a squadron or a flotilla par- ticipated under the head ofthe^lace at which such action occurred, and to direct attention to the whole affair by means of reference notes ; and in this manner the indi- vidual record has been put into a form that will be found not only convenient for reference, but omitting many in- cidents which could be justly narrated only in connection with the whole occurrence. It is not within the limits of a brief prefatory notice of the plan of this work to write of the various diflBculties eacountered in preparing a vol- ume of this character. The majority of the dates and the narrative portions of it are compiled from the official re- ports of the ISTavy Department, the remainder having been taken from a very large and carefully selected mass of IV PREFACE. material in the possession of the author. The Hand Book has been prepared at the urgent request of a large number of distinguished naval officers, to many of whom we are indebted for valuable assistance. If it will in any degree aid the officer, historian, or the general reading public in keeping pace with the glorious achievements of oYir rapidly increasing navy, then the aim of the author will have been in a measure attftined. B. S. OSBOK New York, Aug., 1864. ABBEETiATloifS. — S^ W., side-wheel. S., screw. L., length. B., breadth. D., depth. P., pwchased. C, cost. B. E., Ihchade rwwmr. To ascertain the names of prizes captured by each vessel see " Prizes Cap- tured." HAND-BOOK OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY. A. Abraham, Steam-tender, Mississippi Squadron, 1863-4. Acacia, S., 5 guns. 300 tons. Blockade runner. Pur- chased at Prize Commissioner's sale, 1863. Fitted hastily at Boston to go in search of the Chesa- peake pirates, Dec., 1863. Subsequently converted into a war vessel, 1864. A. C. Powell, S., 1 gun. 65 tons. L. 61, B. 17, D. 7. Purchased. Cost $5,000. Employed during the re- bellion as a dispatch and packet boat. She was built in Syracuse, K T., 1861. Adela, S. "W"., 6 guns. B. E. P. at Prize Commissioner's sale, 1863. Fitted as a cruiser, 1863-4. Adirondack, S., 9 guns. 1,240 tons. Built at the Brook- lyn 'Nnvj Yard, jN". T. Engines by the Novelty iron "Works, 1861. "Wrecked near Abaco, "W.'I., Aug. 23, 1862. Admiral, S., 5 guns. 1,248 tons. L. 230, B. 30, D. 17. P. Supply steamer. Feb., 1864. Sailed from New York on her first cruise, Feb. 7, 1864. Admiral Porter's Fleet, consisting of the Benton, Lafay- ette, with the General S. Price lashed alongside, Louisville, Mound City, Pittsburg, Carondelet, Tus- 6 HAND-BOOK F cumbia, tug Ivy, and 3 transports, ran the Vicksburg batteries at 11.16 p. m. Tbe enemy opened a terrible firo on the passing fleet, which . was promptly re- sponded to. They were under fire two hours and ■d half, and had only eight men wounded. The trans- port Henry Glay was sunk by a heavy shot ; the Forest City was temporarily disabled, but went by. It was a brilliant affair. April 16, 1863. Adolph Hugel, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar; 269 tons. L. 109, B. 29, D. 0. P. C. $15,000, Attached to Porter's mortar flotilla. At the bombardment of Fort Jackson [see New Or- leans], April, 1862. AgamenticnSj Iron-clad, 2 turrets, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Built at Portsmouth (N. H.) Navy Yard, 1863. L. 250, B. 50, D. 15. Agawam, S. "W., 12 guns. 974 tons. Built at Portland, Maine. Launched, April 21, 1863. Put in* commission at Portsmouth, JST. H., March 9, 1864. Sent in search of the captured steamer Chesapeake, Dec, 1863. Eeturned, having experienced very heavy gales, Dec. 18, 1863. Kan on the rocks at Portsmouth, N. H., March 18, 1864. James Eiver flotilla. May, 1864. A. Honghton, Bark, 2 guns. 326 tons. L. 116, B. 25, D. 12. P. C. $11,500. Ordnance vessel of Por- ter's mortar flotilla. At the bombardment of Fort Jackson [see New Or- leans], April, 1862. Alabama, Ship of the line, 84. [See New Hampshire.] Built at the Portsmouth (N. H.) Navy Yard. Owing THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 7 to the fact that there was a vessel of that name, and a rebel cruiser bearing the same name, her name was changed to New Hampshire. • Alabama, S."W., 9 guns. 1,261 tons. L. 214, B. 35, D. 22. P. C. $93,388. At the capture of Fernandina [see Eemandina, Fla.J, March 4, 1862. At Key "West, Fla., the crew contracted yellow fever, July 9, 1863. At Cape Haytien, W. I., two engineers, one ordinary seaman, and one marine, died of yellow fever, July 14 to 27, 1863. Arrived at New York, having lost twenty officers and ' men by fever, Aug. 2, 1863. Crew transferred to the Magnolia, Aug 4, 1863. Sailed for Portsmouth (N. H.) Navy Yard, Sept. 8, 1863. Alabama, rebel privateer. [See Privateer Kecord.] Alabama and Hatteras Fight. On the night of the 11th of January, the United States steamer Hatteras was destroyed by the Confederate steamer Alabama, off the coast of Texas. Upon the afternoon of the 11th, at half past three o'clock, while at anchor, in company with the fleet under Commodore Bell, off Galveston, Texas, the Hatteras was ordered by a signal from the flag ship Brooklyn to chase a sail to the southward and eastward. She got under way immediately, and steamed with all speed in the direction indicated. After some time the strange sail could be seen from the Hatteras, which was ascertained to be a steamer, which fact was communicated to the flag ship by signal. The Hatteras continued the chase, and rap- idly gained upon the suspicious vessel. Knowing the slow rate of the speed of the Hatteras, and suspecting HAND-BOOK OF that deception was being practiced, the Hatteras was ordered to be cleared for action, with everything ia readiness for a determined attack and vigorous de- fense. "When 'within about five miles of the ves- sel, it was observed that she had ceased to steam, and was lying broadside-to awaiting her. It was near seven o'clock, and quite dark ; but, notwith- standing the obscurity of the night, they felt assured, from the general character of the vessel and her manoeuvering, that they should encounter the rebel steamer Alabama. Being able to work but four guns upon one side of the Hatteras (two short 32-pounders,- one 30-pounder rifle Parrott gun, and one 20-pounder rifle), they decided to close with her, in order that their guns might be more effective, if necessary. When within speaking distance — about seventy-five yards — and upon asking, " "What ship is that ?" the reply was, " Her Britannic Majesty's ship Yixen." Lieut. Commander Blake replied that he would send a boat aboard, and immediately gave the order. In the meantime both vessels were changing their posi- tions, the stranger endeavoring to gain a favorable position for a raking &re. Almost simultaneously with " the piping away" of the boats, the strange craft replied, " "We are the Confederate steamer Alabama," which was accompanied by a broadside. The fire at the same moment was returned from the Hatteras. Being well aware of the many vulnerable points of the Hatteras, they hoped by closing with the Alabama to be able to board her, and thus rid the seas of this piratical craft. The Hatteras steamed directly for the Alabama, but she was enabled, by her great speed and the foulness of the bottom of the Hatteras, and, consequently, her diminished speed, to thwart the attempt, when she had gained some thirty THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 9 yards distance from her. At this range musket and pistol-shots were exchanged, and the fire continued with great vigor on both sides. At length a shell entered amidship in the hold, setting fire to it, and at the same instant a shell passed through the " sick bay," exploding in an adjoining compartment, also produc- ing fire ; another entered the cylinder, filling the engine-room and deck with steam, and depriving them of all power to manoeuvre the vessel or to work the pumps, upon which the- reduction of the fire depended. "With the vessel onfire in two places, and beyond human power, a hopeless wreck upon the water, with her walking-beam shot away, and her engine rendered useless, an active fire was still main- tained, with the double hope of disabling the Ala- bama and of attracting the attention of the fieet off Galveston, which was only twenty-eight miles dis- tant. It was soon reported that the shells had entered the Hatteras at the water-line, tearing off entire sheets of iron, and that the water was rushing in, utterly defying every attempt to remedy the evil, and that she was rapidly sinking. Learning this melan- choly truth, and observing that the Alabama was on the port bow of the Hatteras, entirely beyond the range of her guns, doubtless preparing for a raking fire of the decks, to prevent the blowing up of the Hatteras, from a fire which was making much pro- gress, the order was given to flood the magazine, and afterward to fire the lee guns. The Alabama then asked if assistance was desired, to which an aflBrma- tive answer was given. The Hatteras was now rap- idly going down ; and in order to save the lives of the officers and men, the armament on the port side was thrown overboard. After considerable delay, caused by a report that a steamer was seen coming from 10 HAND-BOOK OF Galveston, the Alabama sent us assistance, and every living being was conveyed safely from the Hat- teras to the Alabama. Ten minutes after leaving the Hatteras, she went down, bow first, with her pennant at her mast-head, and all her muskets and guns of every character, the enemy not being able, owing to her. rapid sinking, to obtain a single weapon. The battery upon the Alabama brought into action against the Hatteras, numbered seven guns, consisting of four heavy 32-pounders, one 100-pounder rifled gun, one 68-pounder, and one 24-pounder rifled gun. The great superiority of the Alabama, with her powerful battery and her machinery under the water-line, must be at once recognized by the world, who are some what familiar with the construction of the Hatteras, and her total unfitness for a contest with a regularly built vessel-of-war. The distance between the Hat- teras and the Alabama during the action varied from twenty-five to one hundred yards. !N"early fifty shots were fired from the Hatteras, and a greater number from the Alabama. Jan. 11, 1863. Albatross, S., 7 guns. 378 tons. L. 150, B. 30, D. 9. P. 1861. 0. $76,000. Built, 1858. Kecaptures the schooner Enchantress, which had been captured by the privateer Jeff. Davis, July 22, 1861. Enters "Winyaw Bay, near Georgetown, S. C, in company with the Norwich, and drove the enemy from a small work on Cat Island, May 21, 1862. Visits Georgetown, S. C, May 22, 1862. Sends boat expeditions, which destroy over 300 salt pans at the works in St. Andrew's Bay, Fla., 'Nor. 17, 24, 26, and Dec. 8, 1862. Lashed alongside of the flag ship Hartford, she runs the Port Hudson batteries [see Port Hudson] March 14, 1863. ' THE trUITED STATES IfAVT. 11 Attacks the rebel gunboats Grand Duke and Mary T., and the works at Fort De Eussy, May 4, 1863. Shells a large steamer under the guns of Fort Morgan, Jan. 9, 1864. Albemarle, Schooner, 1 gun. 200 tons. Ordnance vessel at JSTewbern, JST. C. Alert, S., Dispatch boat, 1863. Nansemond Eiver operations, April 14, 1863. Eurned at the Norfolk Navy Yard, May 31, 1863. Alexandria, S. W., 2 guns. 60 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Alexandria, La. Captured by U. S. flotilla,. May 6, 1863. Algonquin, S. W., 10. guns. 974 tons. Built at the Brook- lyn Navy Yard. Launched, Dec. 21, 1863. Alleghany, S., 989 tons. Store shin at Baltimore. Built at Pittsburg, Pa., 1847. Alligator, submarine battery intended for operations in Charleston harbor. Lost at sea, April 9, 1863. Alttaea, S., 1 gun. 72 tons. P. and fitted at New York for West Gulf Squadron by Secor & Co., Jersey City, 1863-4. Amanda, Bark, 7 guns. 368 tons. L. 117, B. 27, D. 12. P. C. $15,000. Sends a boat expedition into the Ocklockonee Eiver, which cuts out the rebel schooner Onward, March 23, 1863. Finding the prize schooner. Onward, could not be got out of the river, she is destroyed by fire under a severe fire from a large body of mounted infan- try. March 24, 1863. Wrecked on the west coast of Florida, May 27, 1863. Amelia Island. [See Fernandina.J America, Schooner Yacht, 3 guns, 100 tons. Captured 12 HAND-BOOK OF at rernandina, and converted into a dispatcL. and packet boat, but subsequently turned over to the 'Na- val Academy, as a practice vessel. She made an At- lantic cruise in the summer of 1863, as tender to the Macedonian practice sliip. Ammonoosnc, S., 10 guns. 3,200 tons. Built at Boston JSTavy Tard, 1863-4. inacostia, S. 3 guns. 21Y tons. Purchased in 1858. Attacks rebel battery at Aquia Greek, Ya., May 31, 1861. Shells and destroys several buildings near Freestone Point, Y^., on the Potomac River, Dec. 9, 1861. Attacks Cockpit Battery, Ya., Jan. 3, 1862. Attacked while at anchor near Pratt's Landing, Po- tomac River, Dec. 4, 1862. Anglo-American, S. W., captured by Porter's flotilla in the Mississippi River. Attacked by rebel batteries at Port Hudson, Aug. 28, 1862. Annie, Schooner, 1 gun. 27 tons. Tender to East Gulf Squadron. Antelope, S. "W., 6 guns. 173 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Antietam, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Not commenced. Machinery contracted for, 1863. Antona, S., 4 guns. 565 tons. B. R. P. West Gulf Squadron. (Gaptured by the Pocahontas, Jan. 6, 1863.) Arapaho, S., 18 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Machinery contracted for in 1863. Argosy, S. "W., 8 guns. 219 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Ariel, Schooner, tender East Gulf Squadron, 1863-4. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 13 Aries, Steamer, 5 guns. Captured in Bull's Bay, S. C, wliile attempting; to run the blockade by IT. S. str. Stettin, Mar. 28, 1863. Arizona, S. "W"., 5 guns. 950 tons. Put in commission at Philadelphia, first cruise, March 11, 1863. Sailed, March 18, 1863. Captured her first prize (the sloop Aurelia), March 23, 1863. Assists in the destruction of the rebel steamers Queen of the "West, Diana (both captured fro"m the U.S.lSr.), and Hart, in Berwick Bay, April 18, 1863. At the capture of Fort De Eussy, May.9, 1863. Attacks Sabine Pass [see Sabine Pass, Texas], Sept. 8, 1863. Arkansas, S., 6 guns. 752 tons. B. E. P. West Gulf Squadron. Put in commission, Oct., 1863. Arrived at 'New Orleans, Nov. 10, 1863. Arkansas Post. Attacked by the Louisville, Baron De Kalb, Cincinnati, Eattler, and Black Hawk, Jan. 10, 1863. Attack renewed early in the morning by the same vessels, dismounting its armament of eleven guns during the action, which lasted three hours. The TJ. S. troops co-operated on the land side. The Louisville lost 12 men ; Baron De Kalb, 11 ; Cin- cinnati, none ; Lexington, none ; Eattler, 2. The fort was in command of Col. Dunnington, late of the U. S. I^avy, who surrendered his sword to Admiral Porter, Jan. 11, 1863. Arietta, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 199 tons. L. 100, B. 26,. D. 8. P. C. $8,500. Made her debut at the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April, 1862. 14 HAND-BOOKOF At the bombardment of the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. A. Robb, S., 4 guns. 15 tons. Mississippi Squadron. ^ Kepulses 4,500 rebels, who had attacked the Union forces at Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. Engages the enemy at Cerro Gordo, June 19, 1863. Aroostook, S., 6 guns. 507 tons. Built by IST. W. Thomp- son, Kennebunk, Maine. Engines by Novelty Iron Works, New York. Attacks Sewall's Point batteries, May 8, 1862. Ordered up the James Eiver, May 9, 1862. Attacks Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862.* Captures blockade runner Sea Lion off Mobile, May 9, 1863. Arthur, Bark, 6 guns. 654 tons. L. 134, B. 20, D. 18. P. C. $20,000. Arrived at Aransas Bay, Texas, June 25, 1863. Attacks and captures Corpus Christi, Texas, assisted by the steam gunboat Sachem and yacht Coryph'eus, Aug. 18, 1862. A. Y. Lieut. Kitteride, commander of the Arthur, captured with a boat's crew near Flour Bluff, 12 miles from Corpus Christi, Texas, Sept 14, 18'62. Ascutney, S. W., 12 guns. 974 tons. Built at Newbury- port, Mass.,. 1862. Launched from the yard of G. W. Jackson, Jr., at noon, April 4, 1863. Ashnelot, S. "W"., 10 guns. 1,030 tons. Building at Bos- ton Navy Yard. Atlanta, Iron-clad S., 6 guns. 1,006 tons. Captured by the iron-clad Weehawken, with the Nahant in re- serve, in "Warsaw Sound, Ga. She was formerly the Fingal, and ran into Savannah, Ga., shortly THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 15 ~- after Port Eoyal was captured. She was then con- verted into an iron-clad. Captured on the morning of June 17, 1863. Eefitted at the Philadelphia Navy Tard, 1863. Sailed from thence, Feb. 11, 1864. Arrived at Hampton Eoads, Feb. 15, 1864, James Hiver flotilla. May, 1864. Augusta, S. W., 10 guns. 1,310 tons. L. 220, B. 35, D. 21. P. 0. $96,940. At the capture of Port Koyal. [See Port Koyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Participates in the engagement with the rebel iron- clad rams off Charleston Bar. [See Iron-clad Eaid off Charleston, S. C] Jan. 31, 1863. Sailed from Port Eoyal, July 6, 1863, with Admiral Dupont and staff on board, and arrived at New- castle, Del., July 9, 1863. Sailed from the Capes of the Delaware, in search of privateers, July 14, 1863. Arrived at New York, July 30, 1863. Augusta Dinsmore, S., 4 guns. 850 tons. P. Adams' Ex. Co. Flag ship of Admiral Dahlgren, Aug., 1863. Aveoger, Earn, 7 guns. 750 tons. Building at New Al- bany, Ind., 1864. B. Bainbridge, Brig, 7 guns. Built at Boston Navy Yard, 1842. In a gale in the harbor of Aspinwall, N.G., she threw over her armament, Nov. 1862. Sailed from New York for Port Eoyal, Aug. 18, 1863. Lost at sea. The only man (colored) saved gives the following details of the accident. He was picked 16 HAND-BOOK OF up in a boat by the brig South Boston, and carried to Philadelphia. He says : " In a few hours after the Eainbridge left JSTew York she encountered the hurricane which prevailed on our coast in August last. The brig labored hard, and shipped seas at a fearful rate. The hatches were battened down, and the vessel put under the best possible sail to make her easy in a seaway. On the night of the 20th of August the hurricane had bo increased that the officers began to entertain fears for her safety, and from that time until the vessel went down they had been standing aft with axes ready to cut the masts out of her and let them go by the board. At about four o'clock in the afternoon of the 20th of August the brig was struck with a terrific squall, and before the rigging could be cut she careened over, never again to right herself. At this time the whole of the starboard watch were below decks, with the hatches battened down, and were thus cut off from the slightest hopes of escape. The brig gradually rolled over, and finally turned bottom upwards, doiibtless crushing a portion of the watch on deck, and killing some instantly, as her guns naturally would get adrift. The ship's cook, who was a white man, seeing the vessel about to capsize, sprang to the captain's gig, the after fall of which was parted, and in a flash severed the forward fall, and the boat by a heavy combing sea was thrown off some distance from the vessel. Smith seized a plank, and was borne by the sea towards the boat, whose keel he mounted, and, with the aid of the white cook, he suc- ceeded in righting the boat. By this time the brig was bottom up, and amid the spray that was being blown up by the terrific gale he saw several men struggling in the water. Darkness coming on, they THE UNITED STATES NAVT. . 17 soon lost sight of the vessel and the crew. Shortly after the two men had righted their boat a heavy sea upset it, and in the darkness of that awful night they worked for some time before they succeeded in right- ing her again. This occurred several times during the night, till finally the sea went down somewhat, and the boat could be kept head on. When daylight came, and with it a hot sun, the white cook began to drink salt water, and the excitement, added to the bad efiects of drinking the salt water, drove the poor fellow crazy, and in a fit of madness he leaped from the boat, and sank to join his shipmates who had gone before him the night previous. Smith was now left alone, and, being thirsty, he assuaged that terrible feeling by placing a blanket around his head and keeping it saturated with salt water, and at the time he was picked up he was much fresher than could be expected." Aug. 21, 1863. Baltimore, S. "W., 2 guns. 500 tons. P. Ordnance vessel at Washington, D. C, 1863-4. Banshee, S. W., 5 guns. 533 tons. B. K. P. Fitted as a gunboat at New York by T. F. Eowland, 1864. Baron De Kalb, Iron-clad, 13 guns'. 512 tons. L. 260, B. 40, D. 8. Converted into a war vessel for the Mississippi Squadron. Was very powerful and fast. At the capture of Arkansas Post [see Arkansas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. At the capture of Duvall's Bluff battery, Jan. 16, 1863. At Fort Pemberton, Tallahatchie River, March 11- 13, 1863. Attacks Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. At Yazoo City [see Yazoo Eiver Expedition], May 21, 1863. 18 HAND-BOOKOF Barrataria, Steamer, 2 guns. Captured from tlie rebels, 1862. Grounded and blown up on Lake Portchar train, April 7, 1863. Battery Gregg", on Morris Island, in Cbarleston Harbor, 5. C, evacuated by the Confederate /orces after having been bombarded by the army and navy, Sept. 6, 1863. Beaufort, S. €■ — Flag-officer S. F. Dupont sent a naval force to Beaufort, vs^ho found the place_ deserted ex- cept by a few negroes and one white man, Nov. 8, 1861. • Beauregard, Schooner, 1 gun. 101 tons. Formerly a rebel privateer. Captured by the U. S. bark "W". " G. Anderson, Nov. 12, 1861. Attacks rebel battery at Gadsdin's Point, Fla., April 2, 1863. Ben Morgan, Ship, 2 guns. 407 tons. P. 1861. Stoi"e-ship at Hampton Eoads, and now at Beaufort, KO. Benton, Iron-clad, 16 guns. 1,000 tons. She was con- structed of two, hulls joined together, so as to form one vessel 186 feet long by 74 feet beam. Flag- ship of the Mississippi Squadron, 1862-3. Flag-ship at the attack upon Island No. 10, March 17, 1862. Engages the rebel gunboats at Fort Pillow, May 10, 1862. Captures Memphis and destroys rebel flotilla, June 6, 1862. Pursues the ram Arkansas, June 15, 1862. Engages the upper batteries at Yicksburg on the evening of June 15, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NATT. 19 Yazoo Eiver Expedition [see Yazoo Batteries], Deo. 29, 1862. E,uns the Vicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's Fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. Captures Fort De Russy, May 9, 1863. Attacks Yieksburg batteries, co-operating with Gen. Grant [see Yieksburg], May 22, 1863. Attacks Yieksburg batteries, May 27, 1863. Again attacks the Yieksburg batteries, June 10, 1863. Bermuda, S., 3 guns. 1,238 tons. B, E. P. Supply steamer. BienviUe, S. W., 11 guns. 1,568 tons. L. 238, B. 37, D. 22. P. 0. $161,250. At the taking of Port Eoyal [see Port Eoyal, S. C], l^Tov. 7, 1861. Sent to Hampton Koads with the official news of the capture of Port Koyal, Nov. 10, 1861. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.], March i, 1862. On the blockade of the Texas coast during the early part of 1863. , Arrived at New York, Oct. 18, 1863. Sailed from New York, June, 1864 Black Hawk, S. "W., 8 guns. 902 tons. Flag-ship of Ad- miral Porter's Squadron. Flag-ship at the capture of Arkansas Post [see Arkan- sas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. At Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. Blockadef — The President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring the blockade of the ports of the Southern States in rebellion, April 19, 1861. 20 HAND-BOOK OF Of Hampton Eoads and moiith of the James Eiver established, May 2, 1861. Of Eappahannock Kiver begun, May 18, 1861. Of mouth of the Mississippi Eiver commenced. May 26, 1861. Of Mobile Bay established. May 27, 1861. Of Savannah Eiver begun. May 28, 1861. . Bloomer, S. W., 2 guns. 130 tons. "West Gulf Squadron. Blue Light, S., 1 gun. 103 tons. Built at Portsmouth Navy Yard for a powder tug, 1864. Bohio, Brig, 3 guns. 196 tons. L. 97, B. 24, D. 9. P. 0. $9,000. Sends her boats, in company with those of the Alba- tross, to destroy the salt works in St. Andrew's Bay, Fla., Nov. 17, 24, 26, Dec. 8, 1862. Brandywine, Sailing Frigate (of 50 guns). 1,726 tons. Store-ship at Hamptqn Eoads. Built at Washington Navy Yard in 1825. She carried General Le Mar- quis de Lafayette to France after his visit to this country. Braziliera, Bark, 6 guns. 540 tons. L. 135, B. 28, D. 15. P. C. $22,000. Employed on the blockade on the South Atlantic Squadron since the war. Brilliant, Stern-wheel, 4 guns. 226 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Eepulses 4,500 rebels who had attacked the Union forces at Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. Blown up by torpedoes at Yazoo City [see Yazoo City], July 18, 1863. Britannia, S., 5 guns. B. E. P. Captured by the Santiago de Cuba while attempting to run the blockade, June 23, 1863. Fitted as a gunboat at Boston, Sept., 1863. , THE UNITED STATES NATT. 21 Brooklyn, S., 26 guns. 2,070 tons. Built by J. A. Wes- tervelt, New Tork, 1858. Sailed from Philadelphia, Dec, 1861. Blockades the mouth of the Mississippi Eiver, Feb. 2, 1862. Captures the Magnolia, with 1,200 bales of cotton on board, Feb. 19, 1862. Arrives at the Head of the Passes, Feb. 15, 1862. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see ISTew Orleans], April 24, 1862. At JSTatchez, May 13, 1862. Bombards Grand Gulf, Miss., May 26, 1862. Attacks, but did not pass the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Again attacks the Vicksburg batteries, July 22, 1862. Shells Galveston, Texas, in retaliation for acts com- mitted by the enemy, Feb. 24, 1863. Arrives . at ISTew York, having on board the bodies of Commander G. W. Eodgers and Paymaster "Wood- bury, of the monitor OatskiU, who were killed in action at Fort Sumter, Aug. 26, 1863. Befitted and put in commission, at Brooklyn ITavy Yard, April 14, 1864. Brunswick, Ga>, visited by the gunboats Mohican, Poca- hontas, and Potomoka. The Confederate forces, see- ing their approach, fled, after setting on fire the rail- road depot and wharf. March 9, 1862. Bnckthorne, S., 1 gun, 128 tons. P. "Fitted at New York for West Gulf Squadron, by Chas. Copeland,1864. 22 HAND-BOOKOF c. Cactus, S. "W"., 1 gun. 176 tons. P. Fitted at New York for West Gulf Squadron. Cairo, Iron-clad, 13 guns. 512 tons. At the capture of Memphis and the destruction of the rebel flotilla off that place, June 6, 1862. Blown up by two torpedoes in the Yazoo Kiver, no one hurt. She sank out of sight in less than twelve minutes after the accident. The following vessels were present at the time: Pittsburg, Marmora, Signal, and ram Queen of the "West, Dec. 12, 1862. Calhonn, S. W., 3 guns. 508 tons. (Captured vessel.) Has a running engagement with the rebel gunboat Cotton, near Brashear City, Nov. 1, 1862. Engages the rebel gunboat Cotton and the batteries in Bayou Teche. Lieut. Commander T. Buchan McKean killed on board, Jan. li', 1863. Calypso, S., 6 guns. 630 tons. B. E. P. Camanchc, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons, one turret. Built by Secor & Co., Jersey City, N. J., to be employed on the coast of California. She was shipped in pieces on board of the merchant ship Aquila for San Francisco. She arrived there, Nov. 11, 1863. The Aquila sunk at the wharf during a severe gale, having broke from her moorings, and stove her bottom in. She sunk in forty feet of water, Nov. 16, 1863.. She was one of the original batch of monitors with overhangs. L. 200, B. 45, D. 12. She will be re- covered without loss or material damage. Cambridge, S., 7 guns. 858 tons. L. 200, B. 32, D. 18, THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 23 P. C. $75,000. Employed in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Sails for Boston, Mass., in the early part of the Re- bellion, Sept. 1861. Sends a detachment of thirty men, in the tug Eescue, to Curitoman Creek, where they burned a schooner and had a sharp skirmish with the enemy, Nov. 9, 1861. Assists in rescuing the crew of the U. S. steamer Columbia, which was wrecked near New Inlet, N. C, Jan. 14, 1862. At Newport, B. I., as a school vessel for the engineer class of midshipmen, Aug., 1863. Sailed from thence to the Wilmington blockade, Sept., 1863. Camelia, S., 2 guns. 198 tons. South Atlantic Squadron. Canandaigna, S., 10 guns. 1,395 tons. Built at the Ciarlestown Navy Yard. Engines by the Atlantic "Works, Boston. 1862. Launched, March 18, 1862. Captures the blockade runner Thistle No. 1, May 7, 1863. At the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Sumter, 2d attack], Aug. 17, 1863. Canonicns, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1034 tons. Built at South Boston, Mass., 1863, by Harrison Loring. Launched, Aug. 1, 1863. Trial trip (2d) gun compressor found deficient, Feb. 23, 1863. Put in commission at Boston, April 16, 1864. Sailed from Boston, April 22, 1864. Arrived at New York, April 25, 1864. Attached to Admiral Lee's James Eiver flotilla. May, 1864. Carmita, Schooner, 1 gun. 6i tons. East Gulf Squadron. 24 HAISTD-BOOKOF Carnation, S., 2 guns. 82 tons. P. South Atlantic Squadron. Carondclet, Iron-clad, 13 guns. 512 tons. L. 116, B. 52, D. 6. At the capture of Fort Henry, Feb. 6, 1862. Attacks Fort Donelson, Feb. 14, 1862. Euns the batteries at Island No. 10, April 4, 1862. At Pittsburg Landing,. April 6, 1862. At the capture of Memphis and destruction of the rebel flotilla, June 6, 1862. Engages the ram Arkansas, June 15, 1862. Euns the Yicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. Attacks Yicksburg batteries [see Vicksburg], May 22, 1863. Engages the batteries at Yicksburg, May 27, 1863. Carrabessett, S. W., 6 guns. 202 tons. West Gulf Squadron. Casco, Iron-clad, 2 guns. "614 tons. Built at East Boston. Launched at Boston, May 7, 1864. Catawba, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built at the Mies "Works, Cincinnati. Launched April 13, 1864. Catskill, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons. Built at Brooklyn, E". T., by T. F. Eowland, Continental Iron Works. The Catskill is a monitor battery with one turret, 1 200-pounder rifle, and 1 15-inch gun. Launched, Dec. 6, 1862. Left'lSTew York for Fortress Monroe, Feb. 28, 1863. Arrived at Port Eoyal, S. C, March 3, 1863.' In the attack upon Fort Sumter [see Fort Sumterl April 7, 1863. • "" THE UNITED STATES NAVT. " 25 Flag-ship of the attack upon the Morris Island bat- teries, July 10, 1863. Attacks Fort Wagner [see Fort Wagner], July 18, 1863. In the attack upon Fort Wagner, Fleet Captain Gr. W. Kodgers, in temporary command of the Cats- kill, and Assistant Paymaster Woodbury, were killed *by a shot striking the pilot-house [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 17, 1863. * Caynga, S., 7 guns. 507 tons. Built by Gildersleeve & Son, at Portland, Me. Engines by Woodruff & Beach, Hartford, Conn. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson & St. Philip, as the flag-ship of the Second Division of Farragut's fleet. The Division was in command of Capt. T. Bailey, of the Colorado. [See New Orleans.] April 24, 1862. Left l^ew Orleans with dispatches for the K'avy Department, with Capt. Bailey as bearer, and Com- mander C. S. Boggs, U. S. 'N., of the Yaruna (sunk), as bearer of dispatches on behalf of Gen, Butler, April 29, 1862. Arrived at Hampton Eoads, May 9, 1862. Arrived at New York, May 11, 1862. Ceres, S., 4 guns. 144 tons. L. 120, B. 22, D. 6. P. C. $12,100. Attacks Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. At Hamilton, IST. C. [see Hamilton], July 9, 1862. Attacks the enemy near Fort Anderson, N. C, March 14, 1863. ' Arrives at Washington, N. C, to aid in protecting 26 HAND-BOOK OF the Union troops wlio were invested and besieged [see Washington, IST. C], April 4, 1863. Champion, S. W., 4guns. 115 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Charlotte, Schooner, 1 gun, tender in the West Gulf Squadron. Chartered VesselSi The following vessels were chartered at the breaking out of the rebellion and armed for naval service. Nearly all of them were subse- quently purchased : — Union, $7,000 per month. Keystone State, $600 per day. Mount Vernon, $8,000 per month. Monticello, $8,000 per month. Huntsville, $10,000 per month. Montgomery, $10,000 per month. E. E. Cuyler, $12,500 per month. Dawn, $7,000 per month. Daylight, $8,000 per month. Quaker City, $600 per day. James Guy, $20 per day. Adelaide, $600 per day. . George Peabody, $600 per day. J. L. Pussy, $30 per day. Tempest, $100 per day. Curlew, $7,000 per month. Chattanooga, S., 8 guns. 3,000 tons. Building at Phila- delphia. Chenango, S. W., 9 guns. 974 tons. Built at Brooklyn, N. Y., by Jere. Simonson, L. 240, B. 35, D. 12, 1863. Put in commission at Brooklyn, Feb., 1864. Exploded her port boiler in E". T. harbor, killing 26 persons, April 15, 1864. Cherokee, S., 5 guns. Captured off Charleston, S. C, May 7, 1863.. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 27 Now a U. S. gunboat, 1864. Sailed from Boston, May 4, 1864. Chicamacomico, N". C. The rebels drove a portion of the 2d Indiana Vol. Begt. along the beach to captiire them. The gunboat Montieello discovering the con- dition of affairs, shelled the enemy and drove -them off, Oct. 5, 1861. Chickasaw, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 970 tons. Built at St. Louis. Launched, (4 ladies knocked overboard, 1 lost,) Feb.. 10, 1864. Chickopee, S. "W., 9 guns. 974 tons. Built by Paul Cur- tis, Boston ; engine by Neptune Iron "Works. L. 240, B. 36, D. 12. Chillicothe, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 303 tons. Built at JSTew Albany, Ind., by MeCord & Junger. L. 155, B. 50, D. 5. Two screw engines, two paddle enguies, one stationary turret, two 11-inch guns. At Yazoo Pass expedition, March 11, 1863. At Fort Pemberton, March 13, 1863. Attacked in the Tallahatchie River, March 16; 1863. ChimO; iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Built at South Bos- ton by Aquila Adams, 1863-4. Launched, May 5, 1864. Chippewa, S., 7 guns. 507 tons. Built by "Webb & Bell, N. T. Engines by Morgan Iron "Works, N. Y. Launched, Sept. 14, 1861. Participates in the attack upon Fort Macon, IsT. C. [see Fort Macon], April 26, 1862. Aids in the attack upon Fort "Wagner, Charleston harbor [see Fort Wagner], July 18, 1863. Chotank, Schooner, 1 gun. 53 tons. L. 56, B. 17, D. 6. Purchased at marshal's sale for $1,250. She was formerly the privateer Savannah, prize to the brig • Perry. 28 HAND-BOOKOr Choctaw, S. W., Iron-clad, 4 guns. 1000 tons. L. 260, B. 45, D. 10. Attacks Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. At Yazoo City [see Yazoo Kiver Expedition], May 21, 1863. At Milliken's Bend [see Milliken's Bend], June 7, 1863. Chocnra, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built by Curtis & Til- den, Bost(5n. Engines by Harrison Loring, Boston. Launched, Sept., 1861. At Yorktown, May 4, 1862. Sends a boat expedition to Merrill's Inlet, S. C, May 3, 1863. Cimcrone, S. "W., 9 guns. 860 tons. Built at Bordens- town, ]Sr. J., by D. Mercbon ; engines by the same. C. $100,000. Participates in the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 17, 1863. Cincinnati, Iron-clad, 13 guns. 612 tons. L. 175j B. 51, D. 6. She was converted to a war vessel from a river boat in 1861. At the capture of Fort Henry, Feb. 6, 1862. Attacks Island 'No. 10, March 17, 1862. Engages the rebel gunboats at Fort Pillow, May 10, 1862. Bombards the upper batteries at Vicksburg on.the evening of June 15, 1862.' Arkansas Post [see Arkansas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. Attacks Vicksburg batteries. May 27, 1863. Sunk while running the batteries at Vicksburg, May 27, 1863. ^' ^ Kaised and towed to Cairo in Aug., 1863. THE TTNITED STATES NAVY. 29 Circassian, Screw, 5 guns. 1,Y50 tons. Captured wtile endeavoring to run the blockade, 1862. "Was put in commission, and ran as a supply vessel to the squadrons from Dec. 1862 until 1864, when she went to Boston for extensive repairs. Captured the Mina, B. E., Dec. 9, 1863. Clara Dolsen, S. "W"., 1 gun. 852 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Clarksville, Tenii>j taken possession of by the naval forces under Flag Officer A. H. Foote, Feb. 20, 1862. Clifton, S. W., 8 guns. 892 tons. P. One of the steam division of the Porter Mortar Flo- tilla [see l^ew Orleans], April, 1862. In the attack upon the Yicksburg batteries she had her boiler pierced by a shot, killing six men and injuring several others ; notwithstanding this acci- dent, her guns were fired until the signal was made to retire from action. June 28; 1862. Assists in the capture of Galveston, Texas, Oct. 9, 1862. Attacked by the rebel flotilla in Galveston Bay, Texas, she had one man killed [see Galveston, Texas], Jan. 1, 1863. Engages the enemy at Bayou Teche, July 26, 1863. Captured in Sabine Pass [see Sabine Pass, Texas], Sept. 8, 1863.] Clover, S., 2 guns. 852 tons. South Atlantic Squadron. Clyde, S. W., 2 guns. 294 tons. B. K. P. East Gulf Squadron. Ceeur de Lion, S. W., 2 guns. 60 tons. P. Potomac Flotilla. Attacked while at anchor off Pratt's Landing, on the Potomac Biver, Dec. 4, 1862. In the Nansemond Kiver operations, April 14, 1863. 30 HAND-BOOK OF Cohasset, S., 2 guns. 100 tons. L. 82, B. 18, D. Y. P. C. $14,500. (N"ame changed from E. D. Fogg.) Employed as an armed tug in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. ISTansemond Eiver operations, April 14, 1863. In company with the iron-clad Sangamon and Com- modore Barney, makes a reconnoisance of the James Kiver, Aug. 4, 5, 1863. CobOCS, iron^clad, 2 guns; 614 tons. M. F. Merritt contractor. Built at Continental Iron Works by T. F. Rowland, engines by Hews & Philips, ISTewark, K J., 1864. Colorado, S., 62 gims. 3,425 tons. Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1855. Sends a boat expedition into Pensacola harbor, and destroys by fire the privateer Judah lying at the Navy Yard wharf. Union loss 3 killed and 15 wounded. Sept. 13, 1861. A portion of her crew man the vessels of Admiral Farragut's fleet on the passage of the Forts below New Orleans, April, 1862. Arrived at Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 3, 1864. Columbia, S., 5 guns. Lost on the shoals near New Inlet, S. C, under the guns of the rebel batteries, Jan. 14, 1863. Columbine, S., 2 guns. . 133 tons. Tug in the S. Atlantic Squadron. With the Pawnee's launch in tow captures the rebel steamer Sumter in St. John's Eiver, Fla., March 12, 1864. Captured in St. John's Eiver, May 23, 1864. Commodore, S. W., 4 guns. 80 tons. West Gulf Squadron. Commodore Barney, S. W., 7 guns. 613 tons. L. 143, B. THE tTNITED STATES NAVY. 31 33, D.12. P. 0. $38,000. (Fame changed from Ethan Allen.) Attacks Eoanoke Island [see Koanoke. Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At "W"inton^;see Winton, N. C], Feb. 19, 1862. At Newbern [see ISTewbern, N. C], March 14, 1862. Participates in the operations upon the Nansemond Eiver, April 14, 1863. In company with the iron-clad Sangamon, and gun- boat Cohasset, makes a reconnoissance of the James Eiver, Ya. She was penetrated with more than thirty projectiles, one of which passed through her boiler, disabling her for a time. The Sangamon towed her out of range. Aug. 4, 5, 1863. Commodore Hull, S. W., 6 guns. 376 tons. P. Attacks Hill's Point (JST. C.) battery, March 31, 1863. Aids the U. S. troops under Major-General Foster, when besieged at Washington, IST. 0. [see "Wash- ington, K C], April 1, 1863. At Washington, N. C, until the rebels withdrew, April 15, 1863. Commodore Jones, S. W., 6 guns. 542 tons. P. Assists in covering the embarkation of U. S. troops at the evacuation of West Point, Va., June 1, 1863. Attacked by guerillas, on the Piankatank Eiver, Aug. 11, 1863. Blown up by torpedoes in the James Eiver, May 6, 1864. Commodore McDonongh, S. W., 6 guns. 532 tons. P. Attempts the rescue of the TJ. S. steamer Isaac Smith, captured by the enemy at the Legareville batteries, Stono Eiver, S. C, Jan. 30, 1863. Aids the U. S. troops under Col. Barton, of the Forty-eighth New York Voluntee,rs, in the occupa- tion of Bluffton, S. C, June 3, 1863. 32 HAND-BOOKOF Commodore Morris, S. W., 6 guns. 533 tons. P. In the Pamnnkey Eiver expedition, Jan. 8, 1863. At Gloucester Court-Honse, Ya., April 8, 1863. At West Point, Ya., April 16, 1863. Covers the embarkation of U. S. traops at the evacu- ation of West Point, Ya., June 1, 1863. Commodore Perry, S. W., 6 guns. 513 tons. L. 143, B. 33, D. 12. P. 0. $38,000. Attacks Roanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City, JST. C. [see Winton, K C], Feb. 19, 1862. At Newbern, IST. C. [see ]Srewbern,*]Sr. C], March 14, 1862. Engaged at Hamilton [see Hamilton, l^f. C], July 9, 1862. • Yisits Jamesville, N. C, and shells the enemy on the bluff, Jan. 29, 1863. Commodore Read, S. W., 6 guns. 650 tons. P. 1862. Put in commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Sept. 8, 1863. Commodore S. H. Stringham relieved of his command of the Atlantic Blockading Squadron by Commodore L. M. G-oldsboroxigh, Sept. 23, 1861. Commodore Truxton, Steamer, 2 guns. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1862. Conemaugh, S. W., 9 guns. 955 tohs. Built at the Portsmouth JSTavy Yard. Engines by Novelty Iron Works, KY. 1861. Attached to the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. Destroys the blockade runner Queen of the Wave, near Winyaw Bay, S. C, Feb. 26, 1863, Concstoga, S. W., T guns. 612 tons. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 33 Engages two rebel gunboats and a 16-gun battery at Lucas Bend, near ]S"orfolk, Mo. One of the rebel gunboats [Yankee] was disabled, Sept. 10, 1861. Chases the rebel gunboat Jeff. Davis down the Mis- sissippi Eiver until the rebel was so wearied out and dStoaged, that she sought shelter under the guns of the rebel works at Columbus, Ky.-, Oct. 1, 1861. At the capture of Fort Henry, Feb. 6, 1862. Attacks Fort Donelson, Feb. 14, 1862. Attacks Island No. 10, April, 1862. At Charles City, Ark., June 17, 1862. Collided with ram Gen. S. Price below !N"atchez, and sunk, March 10, 1864. Congress, Frigate, 50 guns. 1,876 tons. Built at Ports- mouth ISTavy Yard, 1841. Sunk by the Merx-imac [see Merrimac fight], March 8, 1862. Connecticut, S. W., 10 guns. 1,800 tons. L. 250, B. 38, D. 22. P. C. $200,000. (Originally known as the " Mississippi.") Supply steamer for the Atlantic coast squadrons, June, 1861, to the latter part of 1863. Put in commission at 'New York as a cruiser, Aug. 3, 1863. Collides with the Quaker City, Aug. 22, 1863. Destroys the blockade runner Phantom, Sept. 28, 1863. Constellation, Sloop of war, 24 guns. 1,425 tons. Ee- built at Gosport ISTavy Yard, 1854. This vessel has been attached to the Mediterranean Squadron up to the time of publishing this work, 1864. Constitution, Frigate, 17 guns. 1,607 tons. Built at Charlestown, 1797. She is a 50-gun frigate, and has 34 HAND-BOOK OF been used as a school ship at the Naval Academy for several years. She now lies at Newport, K. I., a school ship. Contoocook, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Building at Ports- mouth, W. H., Navy Yard, 1864. « Cornul)ia, S. W., 5 guns. 600 tons. B. E. P. Fitted at Boston. Put in commission at Boston, March 17, 1864. Sailed from Boston, April 8, 1864. Corpus Cbristi, Texas, captured by bark Arthur, gunboat Sachem, and yacht Corypheus, Aug. 18, 1862. Corwin, S. W., 3 guns. 330 tons. Built in Philadelphia in 1849. Since March, 1863, carried one 30-pdr. Par- rott and two brass 12-pdr. rifled guns. She was built lor the Coast Survey, and continued in that service till April, 1861, when she was transferred to the Revenue Service, and in September, 1861, was transferred to the Navy for special service, and Lieut. Commander Thomas S. Phelps, TJ. S. N., ordered to command her, with directions to gamine and survey the North Carolina Inlets, and especially that of Hatteras, for the operations of the army and navy on the inland waters of that State. "While surveying the " Bulk- head" at Hatteras Inlet her boats were frequently driven in by the rebel gunboats ; and on the 14th of November, at 1 p. m. (while lying close to the shoals, over which she could not pass on account of her draught), she was attacked from the sound side by the rebel gunboat " Curlew," Captain Thomas T. Hunter, mounting one 9-inclx gun and one 80-pdr. rifle (Corwin at this time mounted only her two 12- pdrs.), and after a sharp conflict, which lasted about twenty minutes, the Curlew was beaten off and re- THE TTNITED STATES NAVY. 35 treated up the sound. While surveying she had other skirmishes at long range. April Is't, 1862, she joined the North American Blockading Squadron under Flag Officer L. M. Goldsborough, in Hampton Eoads, and on the second appearance of the Merrimac was dispatched with the " Altoroni" to the front, to pro- tect the vessels in the inner anchorage from the rebel gunboats, six in number, accompanying the Merrimac. April 2d, she was detailed, with three other gunboats under her command, to take charge of Gen. Frank- lin's Division (momentarily expected) the instant it arrived, to convey and land it in the rear of Glouces- ter Point, Va. April 21st, Gen. Franklin's Division not arriving, she was ordered to join the York River Squadron, where she was specially employed in keep- ing the rebels from erecting batteries on the north shore, and was frequently engaged with the York- town batteries— fired the last naval shell at the place, which passed three quarters of a mile beyond the town, exploded in the midst of a party playing cards, and killed five men — a point distant four and three quarter miles from the steamer. May ith, on dis- cavering Yorktown to be evacuated, the Corwin made a reconnoissance thirteen miles up the river, captur- ing several vessels, causing others to be burned, and drove the 1st Ya. Cavalry away from Queen's Creek, killing eleven. Same evening she proceeded to West Point, Ya., and held that place till the arrival of the squadron with two divisions of the army on the 6th, thereby preventing the rebel troops from Gloucester Point from crossing and joining the main body from Yorktown. May 7th, she ascended the Mattapony Biver about thirty miles (in pursuit of 4,000 rebels who were endeavoring to cross at Frazier's Landing, but who on her approach were obliged to abandon 36 H AN D-BOOK OF the design), when her further advance was checked by her draught of water. The rebels finally crossed at Dunkirk, with a loss of 1,000 by desertion. Ee- turned to West Point, and from May 13th to July Ist was in charge of that place, guarding the head " of York Eiver, the Mattapony, and mouth of Pamun- key Kivers, and protecting transports and other pub- lic property. July 1st, ordered to fall back to Tork- town, and on July 13th detached from the North American Blockading Squadron and dispatched on special service to survey the Potomac Kiver. CorypheuSj Schooner yacht, 1 gun. 100 tons. Captured from the rebels, and converted into an armed tender, .1862. Courier, Ship, 5 guns. 554 tons. L. 135, B. 30, D. 15. P. 0. $20,000. Has been employed as a store and coal vessel since she was put in commission, 1861. CoTington, S. "W"., 8 guns. 224 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. Cowslip, S. W., 3 guns. 220 tons. West Gulf Squadron. C. Plielps, Ship, 2 guns. 862 tons. L. 107, B. 27, D. 13. B. C. $7,400. Employed as a store-ship at Hampton Eoads. She was an old ITew London whaleship. C. P. Williams, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 210 tons. L. 103, B. 28, D. 8. P. C. $6,000. This vessel was purchased for Commander D. D. Porter's mortar flotilla, and carried two 32-pounders and one 13-inch mortar. Mortar Flotilla operations [see New Orleans! April 17,1862. Yicksburg bombardment, June 28, 1862. Bombards Fort McAllister, Gra., Jan. 27, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NATT. 37 Participates in the second attack upon Fbrt McAlis- ter, Ga., Feb. 1, 1863. Cricketj Steamer, 6 guns. 151 tons. Mississippi Squadron. [See White Eiver Expedition]. Aug. 15, 1363. CrocnS) S., 1 gun. 115 tons. Put in commission at Brooklyn, Aug. 14, 1863. "Wrecked on Body's Island, Aug. lY, 1863. CrnsadeK S., 9 guns. 545 tons. P. 1858. One of the first vessels to enforce the blockade of Southern ports, 1861. Stationed in lN"orth Edisto Kiver, S. C, from January to June, 1862. Lieut.-Oommanding A. Ehind, and Lieut. Prentis of the Crusader, make a reconnoissance to a battery at Bear Bluff, North Edisto, S. C, shot one of the picket-guard accidentally, and brought off another to the vessel, a prisoner. It was a daring act, and through it we received much valuable informa- tion. JiEarch 24, 1862. A boat's crew, while engaged in gathejiiig cotton, were fired upon by the enemy, who wounded an officer and three men, April 19, 1862. Captures Pow Pow battery, S. C, April 29, 1862. Piloted by Kobert Small (colored), and accompanied by the Planter, ran up the North Edisto River into "Wadmelaw Sound, as far as Simmon's Bluff, where they fired into a rebel encampment and destroyed i^ June 21, ,1862. Attached to the expedition up York River to "West Point, Va., April 16, 1863. Cnmberland, Sloop of war, 24 guns. 1,726 tons. Built at Charlestown Navy Yard, 1842. Towed out of the Gosport Navy Yard and saved from destruction, April 20, 1861. 38 HAND-BOOK OF At Hatteras Inlet [see Hatteras Inlet], Aug. 29, 1861. Sunk in action by the Merrimac [see Merrimac fight], March 8, 1862. Cumberland Island [see Fernandina]. Cumberland Sound [see Fernandina], Cnmmings, Lieut. Commander A. B., wounded on board of the Eichmond at Port Hudson batteries, March 14, 1863. Died at H^few Orieans, March 18, 1863. Curlew, S., 6 guns. 500 tons. (Chartered.) At Port Koyal [see Port Koyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Curlew, Steamer, 6 guns. 196 tons. Miesissippi Squadron. Currituck, S., 5 guns. 193 tons. L. 119, B. 23, D. 7, P. C. $10,000. Name changed from Seneca. At Yorktown, Va., May 4, 1862. Destroys rebel transports in the Pamnnkey Eiver, May 17, 1862. Attacked while at anchor near Pratt's Landing, on the Potomac Eiver,' Dec. 4, 1862. Attacked while passing a rebel battery, at Brandy- wine Hill, Potomac, Dec. 10, 1862. Skirmishes with rebel cavalry at Tappahannock, Va., June 30, 1863. Cyane, Sloop of war, 19 guns. 732 tons. Built at the Oharlestown JSTavy Yard, 1837. She has been- at- tached to the Pacific Squadron during the rebellion. D. Dacotah, S., 8 guns. 996 tons. Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1858. Aids the Jionticello in destroying a blockade runner THE UiriTED STATES NAVT. 39 under the guns of Fort Caswell, K C, Feb. 23, 1863. Sailed from New York in search of privateers, Nov. 5, 1863. Eetuxned, Nov. 17, 1863. Ordered to Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 6, 1863. In pursuit of the captured steamer Chesapeake, Dec. 10, 1863. "Went to Halifax and returned to Portsmouth, N. P" Dec, 1863. Sailed from Portsmouth, Feb., 1864. Daffodil, S. W., 3 guns. 125 tons. P. Tender to flag ship of the South Atlantic Squadron. Dahlia, S.,l^n. 100 tons. P. Tug Mississippi Squad- ron. Daisy,. S., 1 gun. 90 tons. P. Tug Mississippi Squad- ron. Dale, Ship, 16 guns. 666 tons. Built at Philadelphia, 1839. Ordnance vessel at Key West, Fla., 1862-4. Dandelion, S., 2 guns. Ill .tons. P. South Atlantic • Squadron. Dan Smith, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 149 tons. L. 89, B. 25,D.T. P. C. $8,000. One of the Porter Mortar Flotilla, 1862. At the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Carries the news of the capture of the Forts to Ha- vana, April 25, 1862. Darlington, S. W., 2 guns. 300 tons. Captured from the rebels, and after being used some time by the navy, was sold to the War Department, and was used 40 HAND-BOOK OF in the waters of South Carolina. In 1864, heing' old and worn out, was sold by the U. S. Quartermaster. Dart, Schooner, 2 guns. 94 tons. [Captured.] "West Gulf Squadron. At the attack upon the shore batteries at Galveston, Texas, Aug. 5, 1861. Davis, Captain C. H. (now Admiral), appointed Flag Of- ficer of the Mississippi Flotilla, June 17, 1862. Dawn, S., 4 guns. 391 tons. L. 154, B. 28, D. 9. P. C. $35,000. Attacks Fort McAllister, Ga., Jan. 27, 1863. In the second attack upon Fort McAllister, Ga., Feb. 1, 1868. Assists in the destruction of the privateer ^Nashville in the Ogeechee Eiver, Feb. 28, 1863. Sailedfrom ]S"ew York, Dec. 9, 1863. Daylight, S., 5 guns. 682 tons. L. 162, B. 30, D. 19. P. C. $55,000. Engages a rebel field battery which had opened fire upon the merchant ship John Clark in Lynn Ha- ven Bay, Va. The ship had been driven into the bay owing to bad weather, and was unable to get out, when the rebels finding out this fact endeav- ored to capture her ; and but for the prompt as- sistance of the Daylight she would have been forced to surrender. She was towed off and sent to sea out of harm's way, Oct. 10, 1861. At the attack and capture of Fort Macon, IST. 0. [see Fort Macon], April 26, 1862. Decatur, Ship, 14 guns. 666 tons. Built at Charlestown Navy Yard, 1839. In ordinary at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 1862-4. ' THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 4:1 Delaware, S. W., 5 guns. 357 tons. L. 156, B. 27, D. 9. P. C. $i5,000. At the attack upon Koanoke Island, IST. 0. [see Koan- oke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. In company with twelve U. S. steamers attacks a rebel battery at Cobb's Point, near Elizabeth City, N. C, which was assisted by a flotilla of several gun- boats. The battery was silenced and destroyed, and all of the rebel vessels destroyed except the Ellis, Captain J. M. Cook, Feb. 10, 1862. Engages the Confederate works at "Winton, N. C. [see Winton, IST. C], Feb. 19, 20, 1862. Attached to the Neuse Piver expedition [see Neuse Kiver Expedition], Dec. 12, 1862. De Soto, S. W., 10 guns. 1,600 tons. L. 242, B. 37, D. 24. P. C. $161,250. • and iff ew London attack two rebel gunboats in Mis- sissippi Sound, and drive them off, Dec. 7, 1861. Captures five schooners, blockade runners, off Mobile, April 24, 1863. Causes the destruction of the steamer Cuba, May 17, 1863. Captures the Alice Yivian, Aug. 18, 1863. Captures the steamer Crescent, Aug. 20, 1863. Captures the Leviathan, Sep. 22, 1863. (See Prizes captured.) Dia Ching, S'., 3 guns. P. She was built for the Chinese ITa/vy under Mandarin "Ward. After his death, the money due upon her not forthcoming, she was sold to the Navy Department. She was built by Jewett & Co., Brooklyn, N. T. At the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 17, 1863. Diana, S. W., 3 guns. 300 tons. Captured. West Gulf Squadron. 42 HA ]Sr D -BOOK OF Captured in Berwick Bay, March 28, 1863. Captures steamer Southern Merchant, Sep. 24, 1863. Dictator, Iron-clad ram, 2 guns. 3,033 tons. L. 324, B. ' 52, D. 22. Built by C. H. Delamater, at the Dela- mater Iron Worksj foot of 13th st., N. K, New York City, from drawings and plans by John Ericsson. Keel laid, Sept., 1862. Failed to launch, Nov. 28, 1863. Failed again, owing to a want of proper inclination being given to the launching ways, Nov. 29, 1863. Successfully launched, Dec. 26, 1863. Donaldsonville, Capital of Ascension Parish, -Louisiana, situated on the right bank of the Mississippi Eiver just below the outlet of La Fourche, destroyed by Admiral Farragut's orders for firing upon Union vessels. After its occupation by the TJ. S. troops was attacked by the Confederate forces who were repulsed, the IT. S. guiiboats Princess Koyal, Winona, and Kineo participating, June 28, 1863. ©over, Tcniii, Capital of Stewart County, Tenn., 75 miles west of Nashville. It is situated on the south side of Cumberland Eiver. Attacked by 4,500 rebels and 8 pieces of artillery. The attack was repulsed, the following gunboats contributing much to the successful issue : Lexing- ton, Fair Play, St. Clair, Brilliant A. Eobb, and Silver Lake, Feb. 4, 1863. Dragoon, S. W., 3 guns. 118 tons. P. Potomac Flotilla. At the attack upon Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. Attacked near Fort Lowry, on the Eappahannock Eiver, Feb. 24, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 43 Exploded her boiler on the Potomac Eiver, killing two, and scalding several, Jan. 20, 1864. Drnry's Bluff. Seven miles below Kichmond, Va., on the James Eiver. [See Eort Darling.] Dnnderfterg, Iron-clad ram, S., 12 guns. 5,090 tons. L. 378, B. 68, D. 32. Built by W. H. Webb at NewTorli City. She is a casemated vessel pierced for 8 guns in broadside and 4 in two turrets placed upon the casemate, armor plates -4^ inches thick. Engines built by John Eoach & Son Etna Iron Works, ISTew Tork City. 100 inch cylinders ; stroke of piston 48 inches ; one screw 21 feet in diameter, the largest one of composition as yet cast. Keel laid, Oct. 4, 1862. Screw cast at Etna Iron Works, March 19, 1864. E. Eastport, Iron-clad, 8 guns. 700 tons. Captured from the rebels at Eort Henry. Mississippi Squadron. Captured from the rebels while being converted into a gunboat on the Tennessee Eiver, by the expedi- tion under Lieutenant Commander Phelps of the Conestoga, accompanied by the Tyler and Lexing- ton, Feb. 7, 1862. E. B. Hale, S., 5 guns. 192 tons. L. 106, B. 28, D. 7. P. C. $23,000. Engages the rebel flotilla in Savannah Eiver, Feb. 14, 1862. - Captures Pow Pow Battery, S. C, April 29, 1862. Destroys rebel salt works, July 30, 1862. Captures rebel steamer Governor Morton, Oct. 9, 1862. Boats assist the U. S. steamer Norwich in the capture 44 HAND-BOOK OF of two rebel signal stations near Jacksonville, Fla., Ang. 19, 1863. Elizabeth City, N. C, capital of Pasquatank Co., N. C. It is situated on the Pasquatank Eiver, 20 miles from its mouth.- Attacked by U. S. naval flotilla under Commander S. C. Eowan, composed of the following vessels : Louisiana, Hetzel, Underwriter, Delaware (flag ship). Commodore Perry, Valley City, Morse, J. E". Seymour, "Whitehead, J. L. Lockwood, Ceres, Shawsheen, Henry Brincker, and General Putnam. The flotilla entered Albemarle Soimd on the 9th of February, 1862, at 3 p. m. Several rebel gunboats were then discovered and chased, but their superior speed enabled them to escape. At 8 p. m. the TF. S. flotilla anchored for the night. At daylight on the 10th of February they weighed anchor, formed in line of battle, and proceeded up the river. At 8.30 a.m., the enemy's gunboats were discovered drawn up in line of battle under the cover of the guns of the shore batteries, under the command of Commodore Lynch, late of the United States Navy. The enemy were first to open fire. The Union flotilla paid no atten- tion to their shot until within three-quarters of a mile of the batteries, when they opened their flre and at the same time dashed at the enemy's gunboats at full speed. This sudden and unexpected movement disconcerted the enemy, who set on fire the gun- schooner Black Warrior and fled in confusion. The Union gunboats ran down and sank the rebel flag .ship Sea Bird, taking her oificers and crew prisoners. The Underwriter cut ofl" the retreat of .the Beaufort, and the Ceres captured' the Ellis. The Confederate steamer Forrest and a new gunboat on the stocks and a smaller vessel were burned, and their machinery destroyed. The Fanny and Black Warrior were de- stroyed by fire in action, Feb. 10, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 4:5 Elk, S. W., 6 guns. 162 tons. West Gulf Squadron. Ella, S. W., 2 guns. 230 tons. P. Potomac Flotilla. Ella and Annie, Steamer. (Captured blockade runner.) [See Malvern.] Nov. 9, 1863. Ellen, S. W., 4 guns. 341 tons. L. 125, B. 28, D. 10. P. C. $23,100. Attached to the Savannah. River expedition [see Sa- vannah Eiver], Jan. 28, 1862. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.j, March 4, 1862. Ellis, Steamer, 4 guns. - Captured from the rebels at Elizabeth City, IS". C, Feb. 10, 1862. At the attack upon Fort , Macon, N. C, April 26, 1862. Lost at ]S"ew Eiver Inlet, N. C, Nov. 23, 1862. Emma, S., 8 guns. 350 tons. B. E. P. North Atlantic Squadron. Essex, Iron-clad, 7 guns. 1,000 tons. L. 205, B. 60, D. 6. P. and converted into an iron-clad war vessel by Commodore "W. B. Porter, U. S. N. Makes a reconnoissance to the rebel batteries at Co- lumbus, Ky., Jan. 7, 1862. Attacked by three rebel gunboats near Cohimbus, Ky. The rebel vessels were obliged to retire, Jan. 11, 1862. At the capture of Fort Henry, Feb. 6, 1862. Attempts the destruction of the rebel ram Arkansas, under the guns of the Yicksburg batteries. An officer on board of the Essex at the time says : — " The upper fleet, incltidfng the Essex, got under way at 4 a.m. advancing down the river to the 4:6 HAND-BOOKOF point opposite and above Vicksburg, where the Es- sex left the other vessels, and rapidly advanced upon the rebel boat, then lying immediately under the upper batteries, of which there were three tiers, one above the other. The original intention of striking the Arkansas was frustrated by her letting go her head line, letting her bow swing out into the stream, receiving our three 9-inch guns when within twelve yards, and immediately, after- ward a slight grazing blow upon her bow, perfectly harmless to her, but causing the Essex to run hard upon the bank. The guns were immediately re- loaded and run out of the holes in the port covers, but were not again fired ; but during this time, while we lay upon the bank, the batteries put three shots into our bow casemates,, none of which penetrated, but one exploding in the casemates, driving a piece of shell through, which killed one man, and some splinters, which wounded three, aU of whom will soon recover — our total loss. These shots came from the 'batteries on shore, as we plainly saw the crew of the Arkansas, jumping off when we ran- into them ; nor did the Arkansas fire an- other gun, but, on the contrary, although having steam up, she swung helpless from hei' stem line. It was impossible, however, to board her, as there were batteries of field-pieces on shore, and hundreds of sharpshooters poured a leaden hail of bullets at the holes in the port covers. The shells from the rebel batteries were one continuous iron hail, ex- ploding constantly against the ports, throwing a lurid glare over the darkened decks inside. The wood-work on the outside of the casemates was splintered in many«places, while the riddled smoke- stacks and torn awning showed the severity of the THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 47 fire from the field pieces. The promised support from the lower squadron, Farragut's, being kept back, the vessels not being in sight, Capt. Porter reluctantly gave the order to retire, which was done in safety, although under an unparalleled fire of shot and shell, which, striking in the water near us, kept the boat under a continual shower. Al- though bearing the marks of over thirty shot and shell, only two succeeded in penetrating, one of ■ them exploding through, though many buried themselves in the solid casemates. In her bow a 10-inch shell left its mark, where it struck the iron, indenting it deeply, and then breaking to pieces ; while a little above it, an 8-inch rifled solid shot penetrated to the depth of ten inches, breaking to pieces with the force of the. blow. Through the failure of the programme on the part of the sup- porting fleets, the Essex failed to capture the ram ; yet she left her mark in a hole of nearly eight feet in diameter, in the casemates of the Arkansas, while the solid 9-inch round shot told their own tale of death as they swept the decks. When the feat of the Essex, in running into and fighting a boat of superior armament, under batteries of such enormous strength, with such trifling loss resulting, becomes generally known, Capt. Porter and his of- ficers will receive the due credit for building and fighting a boat whose capabilities for resisting shot from heavy ordnance has never been equaled, and in general fighting qualities exceeds any vessel ever constructed." July 22, 1862. Destroys the ram Arkansas, Aug. 6, 1862. Bombards JSTatchez, and compels its surrender, Sep. 10, 1862. Shells the Port Hudson batteries while Admiral Far- 48 HAND-BOOKOF ragut passes them witL. tlie Hartford and Albatross, Marcli 14, 1863. The rebels attempt her destruction by torpedoes near Port Hudson, June 18, 1863. ^ Tows the ISTew London, which was disabled, and the Monongahela down the river, July 10, 1863. Estrella, Steamer, 3 guns. — tons. Assists in the destruction of the rebel steamers Queen of the West, Diana, and Hart in Berwick Bay, April 18, 1863. At the capture of Fort De Eussy, May 9, 1863. Ethan Allen, Bark, 9 guns. 656 tons. L. 153, B. 30, D. 14. P. C. $27,500. Sends a boat expedition to St. Joseph, Fla., which de- stroys the salt works there, this being the fourth expedition of the like character while on that sta- tion, Jan. 9, 1863. Etlah, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Built at St. Louis. Launched, 1864. Eugenie, Schooner, 2 guns. 150 tons. (Captured.) East Gulf Squadron as a tender, 1863. Captures the schooner Alabama, blockade runner, Sep. 12, 1863. Eureka, S., 1 gun. 50 tons. P. Potomac Flotilla, 1862. Eutaw, S. W., 9 guns. 974 tons. Built at Baltimore, Md., 1863, by J. Abrahams, engines by Yulcan Iron Works. Offered to race any side- wheel merchant -steamer of about the same tonnage, 1864. Exchange, S. W., 1 guns. 211 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. THE UNITED STATES HAVT. 49 F. Fah Kee, S., 3 guns. 699 tons. P. Nortli Atlantic Sqnadton. Fair Play, Steamer, 4 guns. 800 tons. P. Mississippi Squadron. Aids the U. S. troops under Ool. Harding against an ' attack made by 4,500 rebels at Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. Falmoatb, Ship, 4 guns. 700 tons. Built at Charlestown JSTavy Yard, 1827. Store-ship at Aspin-wall, K G. Sold, Oct. ^8, 1863. Farragut, Flag Oificer D. G. Ordered to form and command the "West Gulf Block- ading Squadron, Jan. 20, 1864. Passed the forts below ITew Orleans, April 24, 1862. Passed Port Hudson batteries, March 14, 1863. Passed Grand Gulf, March 19, 1863. Anchors below Vicksburg, March 21, 1863. Silences batteries at Grand Gulf, March 31, 1863. Destroys transports in Ked River, April 1, 1863. Destroys Bayou Sara, La., April 7, 1863. Arrives at New Orleans, May 9, 1863. Arrives at New York in lie Hartford. His coming was announced and honored by the firing of salutes from the fotts from Sandy Hook to Fort Columbus on Governor's Island, and by the foreign men-of- war in port, Aug. 10, 1863. Farragnt's Fleet, at the passage of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, consisted of the following vessels : Hartford (flag, ship), Brooklyn, Pichmond, Pensacola, Missis- sippi, Oneida, Iroquois, Yaruna, Cayuga, Kathadin, Kineo, "Wissahickon, Winona, Itasca, Pinola, Ken- nebec, Sciota. 50 HAND-T3 0K OF Farralones, Ship, 4 guns. 382 tons. P. at San Francisco for a store and coal ship for the Paoitic Squadron, 1862. Fawn, S. "W., 7 guns. 174: tons. Mississippi Squadron. Fearnot, Ship, 7 guns. 1,012 tons. L. 178, B. 35, D. 23. P. C. $40,000. Store ship in the Gulf of Mexico, 1861-4. Fern, S. W., 1 gun. 50 tons. Mississippi SquadroA. Fernandina, Bark, 7 guns. 297 tons. L. 115, B. 29, D. 12. P. C. $14,000. ]!>fame changed from Florida, July, 1861. Employed in the blockade in the South Atlantic Squadron, 1862-4. Fernandina, Fla., ISTassau Co., Florida, is situated on the north part of Amelia Island, and possesses a good harbor. In March, 1862, a demonstration of naval and military force was made against this place. The fleet under the command of Flag Officer S. F. Du- pont, acting in conjunction with the army, were : Mohican (flag ship), Ottawa, Ellen, Seminole, Paw- nee, Pocahontas, Flag, Florida, James Adger, Bien- ville, Alabama, Keystone State, Seneca, Huron, Pem- bina, Isaac Smith, Penguin, Potomoka, revenue cut- ter Henrietta, [transp)rts McClellan, Empire City, Marion, Star of the South, Belvidere, Boston, George's Creek, having on board a brigade under the command of Brig.-Gen. "Wright]. Fort Clinch; near the town, was abandoned upon the approach of the fleet, and Lieutenant "White of the Ottawa hoisted the stars and stripes upon it. Fernandina and St. Mary's were evacuated, so that beyond some manoeuvring the Union fleet had but little work to do. The garrison of 1,200 men, and most of the inhabitants, fled panic- stricken, 'Y THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 51 Fire Rafts, from Fort Jackson sent down by the enemy to destroy Farragut's Fleet and Porter's Mortar Flo- tilla. They were towed out of the way by boats from the Iroquois and the mortar flotilla,April 17, 1862. Several more sent down for the same purpose were disposed of in the same way, April 21, 1862. Flag, S., 9 guns. 963 tons. L. 198, B. 32, D. 16. P. C. $90,000. ]!Tame changed from Phineas Sprague, April, 1861. Engages the rebel flotilla in Savannah Kiver, Feb. 14, 1862. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. Leaves Port Eoyal, S. C, for New York, ]S"ov. 7, 1863. Arrived at Brooklyn Navy Yard with the prize steamer Herald in tow. The Flag had been on the Charleston blockade over 18 months, and came North for repairs, Nov. 13, 1863. Sailed from Boston, Feb. 8, 1864. Flambean, S., 6 guns. 900 tons. L. 180, B. 30, D. 18. P. C. $100,000. Built by Lawrence & Foulks of Brooklyn. She left Ne\^ York in the fall of 1861. ^ Keturned to the same place after a cruise in the "West Indies, July 17, 1862. Has been employed in the South Atlantic Squadron, 1863^. Arrived at New York, Feb. 5^1864. Florida, S. W., 9 guns. 1,261 'tons. L. 214, B. 35, D. 32. P. C. $87,500. ~At the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fernandina, Fla.J, March 4, 1862. Captures the steamer Calypso, June 11, 1863. 52 HAND-BOOK OF Florida; Confederate privateer. [See Privateer Eecord.] Folly Island, S. 0. A boat expedition occupies Folly Island, and covers the landing of a brigade of U. S. troops. The following vessels furnished the boats and crews : ISTew Ironsides, 2 ; Powhatan, 4 ; Canandai- gua, 2 ; Housatonic, 2 ; Conemaugh, 2 ; Flag, 1. These boats were towed by the tug Dandelion, July 10, 1863. Foote, Flag Officer, A. H., ordered to command the Western Flotilla, 1861. Admiral Foote, having relinquished a bureau at Washington, was ordered to relieve Admiral Du- pont at Charleston. He came to New York and over-exerted himself, and after a painful and some- what lingering illness, he died at the Astor House at 10 p. M., on the 26th of June. (His remains were interred at New Haven with imposing honors.) June 30, 1863. Forrest Rose, S. W., 6 guns. 203 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Tazoo City [see Yazoo Piver Expedition], May 31, 1863. Assisted by the Petrel, captures the rebel steamer Elmira in the Tensas Eiver, July, 1863. Fort Beauregard, Port Eoyal Harbor, S. C, captured by Flag Officer Dupont's fleet, Nov. 7, 1861. Fort Clark, N. C. [See Hatteras Inlet.] * Fort Clinch, Fla., taken possession of by the U. S. naval forces [see Fernandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. Fort Darling, or Drury's Bluff, James Eiver, 7 miles be- low Eichmond, Ya., attacked by the Union flotilla, consisting of the iron-clad Galena, Commander John Eodgers, Monitor Wachusett, Maratanza, Aroostook, THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 53 Port Koyal, Naugatuck (revenue vessel), and tug Dragon. After an engagement of about four hours, the flotilla was obliged to withdraw. The Galena suffered severely in men and in damage to the vessel. The Naugatuck burst her rifle, and the casualties of the day were quite numerous, May 15, 1862. Fort De Russy captured by the gunboats Benton, Lafay- ette, Pittsburg, General Stirling Price, ram Switzer- land, tug Ivy, gunboats Estrella and Arizona. The rebel garrison fled, taking with them all the arma- ment save one gun, May 9, 1863. Fort Donelson, S. "W"., 5 guns. . 900 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1864. Fort Donelson, first gunboat reconnoissance made to the fort, Nov. 7, 1861. Attacked by the gunboats St. Louis (flag ship), Caron- delet, Louisville, Pittsburg, Tyler, and Conestoga. The fight lasted about an hour and a half, when the Union gunboats were obliged to withdraw. Flag Ofiicer A. H. Foote was wounded in the ac- tion, Feb. 14, 1862. Surrendered, Feb. 16, 1862. Fort Hattcras, IST. C; [See Hatteras Inlet.j Fort Henry, S. W., 6 guns. 519 tons. L. 150, B. 32, D. 11. P. Formerly a ferry boat.i Sends a boat expedition to Bay Port, Florida, April 4, 1863. FortJHenry, Tenn., attacked by TJ. S. gunboats Essex . (flag ship), Garondelet, Cincinnati, Tyler, Conestoga, Lexington, and St. Louis. The work surrendered after a severe and closely contested action of one hour and fifteen minutes. Union loss, 39 killed, 23 wounded. Eebol loss, 5 killed, 10 wounded, and 70 prisoners, Feb. 6, 1862. 54 HAND-BOOKOF Fort Hindman, S. "W"., 7 guns. 286 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Fort IHndman, Ark. [See Arkansas Post.] Fort Jackson, S. W., 12 guns. 1,YY0 tons. Built at Brooklyn by Jere. Simonson. l^ame changed from IJnion. Put in commission, Aug. 18, 1863. Sailed from Brooklyn Navy Yard, Sept. 1, 1863. Encountered a hurricane at sea, Sept. 11, 1863. Through the carelessness of her engineer, she came near being blown up by an explosion of her boilers- She was obliged to return to New York for repairs, Sept. 25, 1863, Sailed for the "Wilmington blockade, Dec. 9, 1863. Fort Jackson, situated on the right bank of the Missis- sippi River, opposite Fort St. Philip, Y7 miles be- low New Orleans. Bombardment commenced by Porter's mortar flotilla and Flag Officer Farragut's fleet, citadel in the fort set on fire, April 16, 1862. ^ One of its 10-inch columbiads, which had annoyed the fleet considerably, was dismounted, April 18, 1862. Passed by Farragut's fleet, April 24, 1862. Surrendered [see New Orleans], April 28, 1862. Fort Macon, N. C, -attacked and captured after one day's bombardment by the Union flotilla under Comman- der Samuel Lockwood, and the U. S. troops under Major General Burnside. The naval vessels engaged in the operations were the Daylight (flag ship), State of Georgia, Chippewa, bark Gemsbok, and gunboat Ellis. The flotilla weighed anchor at 6 a. m., on the 25th of April, 1862, and proceeded to the fort. When THE TJHITED STATES NAVT. 55 ■within range they opened fire, which was promptly responded to. After firing a short time the vessels were obliged to withdraw, owing to the strong breeze and heavy sea, which rendered the firing inaccurate and hazardous. During the afternoon a white flag was hoisted on the fort, and at 10 o'clock on the morning of the 26th of April, the stars and stripes were hoisted on the ramparts, the terms of capitulation having been jointly signed by Commander Lockwood of the navy and Major General Burnside of the army, April 26, 1862. Fort McAllister, Ga., or Gennisis Point Battery, situated on the Ogeechee River, three miles above Florida Pass. Attacked by the iron-clad Montauk, gunboats feeneca, Wissachickon, Dawn, and C. P. ^illiams, mortar schooner, Jan. 27, 1863. Attacked by the same vessels, Feb. 1, 1863. The privateer E"ashville destroyed under its guns by the Montauk, Feb. 28, 1863. Attacked by the iron-clads Passaic, !N"ahant, and Pa- tapsco, the bombardment continuing eight consecu- tive hours without any results, March 3, 1863. Bombardment abandoned, and the iron-clads return to Port Eoyal, S. C, March 5, 1863. Fort Oregon, N. C, attacked and destroyed by a naval expedition under Lieutenants Ma:5well and Eastman, Sept. 16, 1861. Fort PilloWi Flag Officer A. H. Foote commences opera- tions against it, April 17, 1862. The rebel flotilla, consisting of eight iron-clad steam- ers, four of them fltted as rams, attacked the Union flotilla, consisting of the Benton, Cincinnati, Mound City, and Louisville, and under command of Flag 56 HAND-BOOKOF Officer 0. H. Davis. After a sharp engagement, five of the enemy's vessels were disabled. This action occurred near Fort Pillow, May 10, 1862. Fort Pulaski, Georgia. The bombardment and capture of Fort Pulaski was a military pperation under Cap- tain Q. A. Gillmore, U. S. Engineer Corps. Com- mander C. K. P. Eodgers, TJ. S. N., had charge of " Battery Sigel," manned by a detachment of sailots from the Wabash. The guns in this battery were three 30-pounder rifles (Parrott's), and one Si-pounder James riflo. The fort surrend,ered, April 12, 1862. Fort St. Philip, opposite Fort Jackson, on the Mississippi Eiver. Bombardment commenced by Porter's mortar flo- tilla and Admiral Farragut's fleet, April 16, 1862. Passed by Admiral Farragut's fleet [see New Or- leans], April 24, 1863. Surrendered, April 28, 1862. ■» Fort Snmter, Charleston Harbor, S. C, evacuated 'by the Union troops under Major E. Anderson, after a bombardment which began on the 12th of April, 1861, April 15, 1861. Attacked by Admiral S. F. Dupont with the New Ironsides, seven monitors, and the iron-clad battery Keokuk. The intention was to pass the fort and operate upon the north-west face. The heS-vy fire from it, Fort Moultrie, Fort Beauregard, Cum- ming's Point, Mount Pleasant, and the Kedan, and the nature of the obstructions, compelled the attack from the outside, or sea face. It was fierce and ob- stinate. The action did not commence till late in the afternoon, and towards evening, finding no im- pression made upon the fort, the signal was made to withdraw from action. The intention was to THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 57 renew the attack the following morning, bnt upon . a consultation with the commanders of the iron- clads, it was decided not to hazard another attack at that time. The fleet advanced in the following order : 1. Weehawken. 2. Passaic. 3. Montauk. 4. Patapseo. 5. New Ironsides (flag ship). 6. Catskill. 7. I^antucket. 8. Nahant. 9. Keokuk. During the engagement, the ]!^e%- Ironsides failing to manoeuvre in line, the signal was made, to disre- gard the movements of the flag ship, and each com- mander acted upon his own and best judgment, consequently the " order of battle" was broken, and each vessel. chose her own position. The Keokuk advanced quite close to the fort, and there received such injuries as to sink the next morning, April 7, 1863. [Second attack.'] At 5.30 a. m.. Admiral Dahlgren, Fleet Captain George W. Eodgers, Flag Lieutenant Moreau Forrest, and Ensign La Kue P. Adams, left the flag ship Augusta Dinsmore, and at 5.40 hoisted the Admiral's flag upon the Weehawken. Fleet Captain George W. Rodgers then left to com- mand the Catskill. 6.15, "Weehawken under way, steaming up the chan- nel to the buoy abreast Fort Wagner. 6.35, all the monitors under way, steaming up the channel. 6.40, "Weehawken anchored 700 yards from Fort Wagner. 58 HAND-BOOKOF 6.4:5j she commenced firing. 6.62, New Ironsides opens fire. 6.54, Montauk commences her fire. 7.00, Wagner firing grape and canister at the iron- clads. > 7.05, "Wagner put a large shot through the smoke stack of the New Ironsides. , Y.16, Nahant opens fire. 7.29, Fort Moultrie opened on the New Ironsides. 7.42, Catskill arrived and opened fire. 8.00, Mahaska opened her fire. 8.05, all the wooden gunboats engaged. 8.08, Passaic opened fire. 8.20, Patapsco commences to fire. 8.25, Weehawken stood in nearer to Fort "Wagner. 8.35, Catskill shifted her berth. 8.50, Catskill made a signal " Captain is disabled." At this time Fleet Captain George W. Eodgers and Assistant Paymaster Woodbury of that vessel were killed by a shot which struck her pilot-house. 9.20, Fort "Wagner ceased firing. rO.OO, Admiral Dahlgren shifted his fiag to the Pas- saic, and with the Patapsco went up to within 1,800 yards of Fort Sumter. 10.30, a shot from the rifle of the Passaic struck the parapet on Fort Sumter. 10.32, Battery G-regg opened upon the Passaic. 10.42, Fort Moultrie opened upon the Passaic and Patapsco. 10.14, Patapso opened upon Fort Sumter. 11.05, Catskill resumed her position, firing slowly upon "Wagner and Gregg. 11.15, Fort Sumpter opened. 12.00, Montauk made a signal that her gun was dis- abled. THE UNITED STATES NATT. 59 12.10, the Passaic dropped down for dinner, and or- dered the fleet to do the same. 12.40, Admiral Dahlgren returned to the Augusta Dinsmore. The following vessels were engaged in the attack : iron-clads, Weehauken, Catskill, Nahant, Montauk, Passaic, Patapso, and New Ironsides ; wooden ves- sels, Canandaigua, Mahaska, Cimerone, Ottawa, Wissahickon, Dia Ching, and Ladona, Aug. 17, 1863. _ [Wight attach.'] At 11.05 p. m. (Aug. 22), Admiral -Dahlgren, accompanied by his staff, left the flag ship Philadelphia, and at 11.30 p. m. hoisted his flag on board the "Weehawken. 11.40, ordered the monitors undey way. 12.30 A. M. (Aug. 23), "Weehawken arrived at the lower buoy. 1.15, she anchored. 2.55, the fleet anchored , about 900 vards from Fort Sumter. 3.03, Weehawken opened fire. 3.15, Montauk joined in firing. 3.30, Passaic opened fire, and at the same moment a rocket was fired from Fort Sumter and she returned the fire. 3.45, Battery Gregg commenced operations. 4.10, heavy fog came on, which shut out from sight Fort Moultrie. The firing from the iron-clads was kept up, the guns being ranged by a star overhead. 4.20, the fog lifted, and Fort Moultrie again opened. 5.00, another fog bank' came on, and the fieet sus- pended operations. 6.20, firing resumed and continued until 6.10, when there being no signs of the fog lifting, the Weehawken withdrew. 60 HAND-BOOK OF 6.30, signal was made to " witMraw from action." 7.00 A. M., Adnliral DaUgren returned to the flag ship Philadelphia. The following vessels were engaged : iron-elads, Wee- hawken (flag ship), Passaic, ITahant, Montauk, Pa- tapsco, Aug. 23, 1863. [Wa/oal asscmlf.'] A boat expedition to land sailors and marines, and carry Fort Sumter by storm, was planned and under the command of the following officers : Commander Thos. H. Stevens, Lieut. Commanders E. P. Williams, F. M. Buijce, Flag Lieut. Moreau Forrest, Lieutenants G. C. Bemy, S. "W. Preston, F. J. Higginson, and E. T. Brower, Ensigns C. H. Craven, Jas. "Wallace, and B. H. Porter, and the following officers of the TJ. 8. Marine Corps : Captain C. G. McAuley, 1st Lieu- tenants C. H. Bradford, J. C. Harris, 2d Lieuten- ants B. L. Meade, L._ P. "Wallace, and L. E. Fagan. At 10 p. M. the boats started from the rendezvous in tow of the naval tug Daffodil up the main chan- nel. The boats scarcely reached the fort when the garrison opened fire upon them, repulsing them with great loss : out of 400 men, by rebel accounts, 130 were killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. The "Union accounts say 114 men and 10 officers were taken prisioners, and 3 killed. The following vessels furnished the boats and their crews : Can- andaigua, Powhatan, Housatonic, "Wissahickon, . Ladona, Wew Ironsides, and Eacer, Sept.. 8, 1863. Fortune, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Boston, 1864. Fort Wagner, on Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, S. C, attacked by the combined forces of Gen. Gillmore and Admiral Dahlgren. The army failed to carry it, by storm, as planned and attempted. The fol- THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 61 lowing naval vessels participated in the affair : iron- clads, Montauk (flag ship), New Ironsides, Cats- kill, Nantucket, "Weehawken, and Patapsco ; gun- boats at long range, Paul Jones, Ottawa, Seneca, Chippewa, and Wissahickon. The attack ceased at 9 o'clock, p. M., July 18, 1863. Keported silenced by Admiral Dahlgren, July 21, 1863. Attacked at intervals from July 25 to Aug., 1863. Attacked by the fleet and Gen. Gillmore's troops [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 17, 1863. Evaonated by the rebel garrison on the night of Sept. 6, 1863. Fort Walker, Port Eoyal Harbor, S. C, captured by Flag Officer Dupont's fleet, Nov. 7, 1861. Fox, Schooner, 2 guns. Tender to East Gulf Squadron. Franklin, S., 50 guns. 3,684 tons. At Portsmouth, N. H., unfinished, 1864. Fredonia, Ship, 6 guns. 800 tons. Purchased 1846. Store shi^ at Callao, S. A. Freeborn, S. W. Gunboat. [See Thomas Freeborn.] Fuchsia, S., 3 guns. 180 tons. P. Built for the Chi- nese navy under Mandarin "Ward. At his death she was purchased by the U. S. Navy Department from the buildersj ^essrs. Jewett & Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., 1863. G. Galatea, S., 11 guns. 1,244 tons. P. Built by the Nep- tune S. S. Co., 1863. Put in commission, Jan. 30, 1864. Sailed from New York, March 20, 1864. 62 HAND-BOOKOF Galena, S., 14 guns. iSS tons. Hull built at Mystic, Ct., by Maxon & Fish. Armor plated at the Conti- > nental Iron "Works at Greenpoint, L. I., by T. F. Eowland. She was one of the first iron-clads built in this country. Launched, Feb. 14, 1862. Sailed from Ifew Tork, April 22, 1862. At the bombardment of Sewall's Point battery, Va., May 8, 1862. Sent up the James Eiver, May 9, 1862. Attacked Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. Arrived at Philadelphia, May 21, 1863. « Stripped of her iron armor during the winter of 1863-4. Sailed from Philadelphia, March, 1864. Arrived at Baltimore for repairs, having been dam- aged by ice, March 7, 1864. Galveston, Texas, captured by the Owasco, Harriet Lane, Clifton, and Westfield, Oct. 9, 1862. Kecaptured, Jan. 1st, 1863. The naval force in pos^ session consisted of the Westfield, Clifton, Harriet Lane, Owasco, Sachem, and Coryphdus. The two . latter had joined the flotilla only two days previous to the rebel attack, having come up from below, the Sachem in a broken-down condition, and the Cory- pheus as her escort. The United States troops oil shore consisted of two hundred and sixty rank and file, commanded by Col. Burrell* of the 42d Mas- sachusetts Yolunteers, occupying, by advice of the commanding naval officer, a wharf in the town. At 1.30 A. M., on the 1st of January, it bein^ bright moonlight, two or three rebel steamers were dis- covered in the bay above by the Clifton. The "Westfield, from the other channel, likewise made the same discovery. The naval forces, therefore, THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 63 were not taken by surprise. Very soon our troops on shore learned, through their pickets, that the ar- tillery of the enemy was in possession of the market place, about one quarter of a mile distant. The attack commenced on shore about 3 a. m. by the enemy upon our troops, which were defended by the Sachem and Corypheus with great energy, our troops replying only with musketry, having no ar- tillery. About dawn the Harriet Lane was attacked, or rather attacked two rebel steamers, one of which, the Bayou City, was armed with a 68-pounder rifle gun, and had two hundred troops on board. She was barricaded with cotton bales some twenty feet from the water line. The other, the !N^eptune, was similarly barricaded, and was armed with two small brass pieces and one hundred and sixty men. The Harriet Lane was under way in time, and went up to them, fii-ing her bow gun, which was answered by the rebels, but their 68-pounder burst at the third fire. The Harriet Lane ran into the Bayou City, carrying away her wheel guard. She passed the rebel, and gave her a broadside which did her little or no damage. The other rebel steamer then ran into the Harriet Lane, but was so disabled by the collision that she was soon afterwards obliged to back in the flats, where she sank in about eight feet of water. The Bayou City turned and ran into the- Harriet Lane, and she remained secured to her by catching under her guard, pouring in in- cessant volleys of musketry, as did also the other steamer, which was returned by the Harriet Lane with musketry. This drove the Harriet Lane's men from her guns and probably wounded Commander "Wainwright and Lieut. Commander Lee, the latter mortally. She was then carried by boarding by 64: HAND-BOOKOr the Bayou City, her commaHder summoned to surrender, which he refused, gallantly defending himself with his revolver until he was killed. But five of the Harriet Lane's men were killed and five wounded ; one hundred and ten, exclusive of ofii- cers and wounded men, were landed on shore pris- oners. Her commander and first lieutenant were buried next day on shore in the cemetery with the honors of war, and her other officers paroled. The Owasco, which had been anchored below the town coaling the night before, got under way, and moved up at the commencement of the attack and engaged the enemy's artillery on shore. When it was light enough for her to observe that there were two rebel steamers alongside the Harriet Lane, she moved up to her assistance, grounding several times in so doing ; she could only occasionally bring her 11- inch gun to bear ; she was soon driven back by the incessant fire of the enemy's musketry, and when the howitzers of the Harriet Lane opened upon her she concluded that she had been captured, and backed down below the Sachem and Corypheus, continuing her engagement with the enemy on shore. She had all her rifle gun's crew wounded when above, and lost in all one man killed and fif- teen wounded. The Clifton, before the action com- menced, went around into Bolivar Channel to ren- der assistance to the Westfield, who had got under way when the rebel steamers were first discovered, and soon afterwards got hard and fkst ashore at high water, and then made a signal for assistance. While the Clifton was in the act of rendering this assistance, the flashes of the enemy's guns were first seen in the river. Commander Renshaw then directed Lieut. Commander Law to leave him and THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 65 to return to the town. The moon, had gone down and it became quite dark, yet the Clifton with some difBculty got around into the other channel, open- ing the batteries upon Fort Point, which the rebels now had possession of, shelling them out and driv- ing them 'up the beach, as she neared the town. Here she anchored and continued the engagement ; but did not proceed up to the rescue of the Harriet Lane, owing to the failure of the Owasco, the in- tricacy of the channel, and the apprehensions of killing the crew of the Harriet Lane, who were then exposed by the rebels on her upper deck. It was now about 7.30 a. m. A white flag was hoisted on the Harriet Lane. A boat bearing a flag of truce, with a rebel ofiicer and an acting master of the Harriet Lane, came down to the Clifton, in- forming her commander of the capture of the Har- riet Lane, the death of her commander and first lieutenant, and the killing and wounding of two thirds of her crew, all of which was corroborated by the a,cting master. Maj. Smith, their comman- , der, now proposed that our vessels should all sur- render, and that one should be allowed, with the crews of all, to leave the harbor ; otherwise they would proceed down with the Harriet Lane and all their steamers, and capture the guns in line. Lieut. Commander Law replied that he was not the com- manding officer, and he could not imagine that such terms would be accepted, but that he would take the acting master of the Harriet Lane and proceed over to the Westfield and tender his propo- sal to Commander Eenshaw. This he did, and went in his own boat. Flags of truce were at this time flying on our vessels and by the parties on shore. During the absence of Lieut. Commander 66 SAND-BOOKOF Law, and under these flags of truce, the rebels coolly made prisoners of our troops on shore, got more of their artillery into position, and towed the Harriet Lane alongside the wharf, though it had been understood that every thing should remain in statu quo until an answer should h&ve been received. Commander Eenshaw refused to accede to the pro- position, directed Lieut. Commander Law to return and get all the vessels out of port as soon as possir ble, and .as he found he could not get the Westfield afloat he should blow her up, and go on board the army transports Saxon and M. A. Boardman, which were lying near him, with the officers and crew. Upon Lieut. Commander Law's return to his vessel he proceeded to carry out these directions. The flags of truce were hauled down,'»the enemy firing upon the vessels as they then left the harbor. When the Clifton was half way toward the bar her com- mander was informed by a boat from the Westfield that in the explosion of that vessel, which they ob- served some half hour before, Commander Kenshaw, Lieutenant Zimmerman, Engineer Green, and some ten others had perished, the explosion being pre- mature. Lieut. Commander Law now being com- manding officer, proceeded to cross his vessels over the baf, and finally concluded to abandon the block- ade altogether, considering the Owasco was his only efficient vessel, and regarding her as not equal to resisting an attack from the Harriet Lane should she come out for that purpose. By 8 p. m. they had all left the blockade, although the commander of the Clifton had been notified by an officer on board the M. A. Boardman that another transport would be down within forty-eight hours, and requested that he should warn her offi The vessels which THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 67 ■were left in possession of the enemy were the Har- riet Lane and two coal barks, the Cavallo and Elias Pike. The only injury sustained by the Harriet Lane appears to have been from an 11-inch shell under her counter, fired by the Owasco, and the damage to her guard from her collision, Jan. 1st, 1863. Bombarded by the IT. S. S. Brooklyn, Jan. 10, 1863. Gazelle; S. W., 6 guns. 117 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Gem of the Sea, Bark, 6 guns. 371 tons. L. 116, B. 26, D. 13. P. C. $15,000. Chased on shore and burned the British schooner Prince of Wales near Georgetown, N. C, Dec. 24, 1861. Gemsbok, Bark, 7 guns. 622 tons. L. 141, B. 31, D. 17. P. C. $29,000. Participates in the naval attack upon Fort Macon, ISr. C. [see Fort Macon], April 26, 1862. [See Prizes Captured.] General Bragg, S. "W., 2 guns. 950 tons. Captured from the rebels. At Helena, July 4, 1863. General Lyon, S. "W., 2 guns. 468 tons. Mississippi Squadron. General Pillow, S. W., 2 guns. 38 tons. Mississippi Squadron. General Price, S. W., 3 guns. 633 tons. (Captured from the rebels.) 1863. Kuns the Vicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's Fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. Assists in the capture of Fort De Eussy, May 9, 1863. 68 HAND-BOOK or Attacks the water batteries at Yicksburg, May 27, 1863. Mates another attack upon the Vicksburg batteries, June 20, 1863. General Fntnam, S. W., 4 guns. 133 tons! [See W. G. Putnam.] ' Genesee, S. "W"., 8 guns. 803 tons. Built at the Boston Navy Yard, engines by the JSTeptupe Iron Works, N. Y. Attempts the passage of the Port Hudson batteries [see Port Hudson], March 14, 1863. George Mangham, Schooner, 5 guns. 274 tons. L. 110, B. 28, D. 10.- P. C. $9,500. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see 'Sew Orleans], April, 1862. Bombards the batteries at Vicksburg, June 28, 1862. Cruising among the fishing fleet during the season of 1863. Arrived at Wew York after a four months' cruise in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nov. 18," 1863. Geranium, S. "W., 3 guns. 222 tons. P. South Atlantic Squadron. Gertrude, S., 8 guns. 350 tons. B. E. P. West Gulf Squadron. Put in commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, July 22, 1863. Sailed from New York, Aug. 2, 1863. Captured the Warrior," B. E., Aug. 1.6, 1863. Shells a large steamer under the guns of Fort Mor- gan, Jan. 9, 1864. Gettysl)urg, S. W., 5 guns. 726 tons. B. E. Name changed from Margaret and Jessie. P. Fitted for naval service by Secor & Co., Jersey City, 1863-4. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 69 Made her trial trip and went to Navy Yard, Brook- lyn, April 26, 1864. Put in commission, May, 1864. Glasgow, S. W., 6 guns. 252 tons. B. E. P. West Grulf Squadron. GlancttS, S., 11 guns. 1,244 tons. L. 200, B. 35, D. 12. P. Built by the ]N"eptune S. S. Co., 1863. Put in commission, Feb., 1864. Sailed with M. Murillo, President of the U. S. of Co- lombia, on board, March 5, 1864. G. L. Brockenboro, Schooner, 1 gun. B. E. Wrecked on the coast of Florida, May 2Y, 1863. Glide, S. W., 6 guns. 232 tons. Destroyed by fire at Cairo, 111., Feb. 7, 1863. Gosport Navy Yard, Ya. The stores, timber, munitions of war, etc., were burned by order of Commodore Pen- degrast, U. S. IS"., to prevent them falling into the hands of the rebels. The TJ. S. vessels in harbor were scuttled and fired, as they could not be taken out. The value of property destroyed is estimated at $50,000,000. The following vessels were lost: Pennsylvania, Merrimac, United States, Grerman- tpwn, Plymouth, Columbus, Delaware, Columbia, Earitan, Dolphin, April 20, 1861. Governor Bnckingham, S., 6 guns. 886 tons. P, North Atlantic Squadron. Put in commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Nov. 13, 1863. Grampus, S. W., guns. 300 tons. Eeeeiving ship at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1863-4. Grand Gulf, Miss., batteries fire upon the Hartford. She lost 2 killed and 6 wounded, March 19, 1863. Captured by the following vessels : Benton, Lafayette, 70 HAND-BOOKOF Louisville, Tuscumbia, Mound City, Carondelet, Pittsburg, General Price. They were in action over seven hours, under a very severe fire, April 29, 1863. Grand Gulf, S. 11 guns. 1,200 tons. P. Built by 0. & E.. Poillon, New York, 1863, engines by Eeliance Machine Co., Mystic, Ct. Sailed from New York, Oct. 11, 1863, Arrived at ISTew York for a new screw, Nov. 29, 1863. Sent in search of the Chesapeake, Dec. 11, 1863. Eeturned to New York, Dec. 26, 1863. Kepaired and sailed for the blockade, Feb. 23, 1864. Granite, Sloop, 1 gun. 75 tons. At the attack upon Koanoke Island [see Roanoke Island], Feb. T, 1862. At the relief of Washington, N. C, when besieged, April 2, 1863. Granite City, S. W., 7 guns. 315 tons. B. E. P. Sailed from New York, July 27, 1863. Attacks Sabine Pass, Texas [see Sabine Pass], Sept. 8, 1863. Great Western, S. "W., 3 guns. 800 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Guerricre, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not com- menced, machinery contracted for, 1863. G.JW. Blunt, Schooner, 2 guns. 121 tons. Formerly a N. Y. and Sandy Hook pilot boat. L. 76, B. 20, D. 8. P. C. $10,000, 1861. Has performed excellent service as a packet and dis- patch boat off Charleston Bar. Gwin, Commander "W"., killed on board the Flag Ship Benton at the Yazoo batteries [see Yazoo batteries], Dec. 27, 1862. THE UlTITED STATES NAVY. 71 H. Haines' Blnff. The following vessels co-operate with the Union troops under General Sherman, TJ. S. A., in a furious attack upon this work : Tyler, Choctaw, Baron De Kalb, Signal, Eomeo, Linden, Petrel, Black Hawk, and three mortar vessels in tow of tugs, April 3Q, May 1, 1863. Batteries completely destroyed. May 10, 1863. Hamilton, IST. C. An expedition consisting of the gun- boats Commodore Perry, Shawsheen, and Ceres, pro- ceeded to Hamilton, N". C, capturing the steamer Wilson and driving off the enemy, who left their earthworks and fled to the woods, July 9, 1863. Harriet Lane, S. W., 8 guns. 500 tons. Built by W. H. Webb, Esq., at ISTew York, for the Treasury De- partment, and was employed as a revenue cutter. She had at one time the Prince of Wales on board as a passenger. i Arrived off Charleston Bar, being the junior ship of a special squadron sent by the government to aid in throwing in some 200 troops with supplies to the beleaguered Fort Sumter. The other vessels were the Pawnee, Pocahontas, and the chartered trans- - port Baltic, April 11, 1861. Fired the Jlrst shotted gun from on board of a United States vessel at the commencement of the rebellion. This was done to cause the passenger steamer Nash- ville to show her colors off Charleston bar. The shot struck near the bow of the vessel, and had the desired effect, April 12, 1861. Arrived at New York from Sumter, April 18, 1861. Captures a rebel vessel at the mouth of the Chesa- 72 HAND-BOOKOP peake. The officers and crew escaped, May 8, 1861. Engages Pig Point battery, Va. 5 of her crew were wounded, none killed, June 5, 1861. At Hatteras Inlet [see Hatter as Inlet], Aug. 29, 1861. Grounded in the Inlet, Aug. 29, 30, 1861. Flag sKp of Porter's mortar flotilla at the capture of Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see ISTew Orleans], March to May, 1862. Attacks the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Assists in the capture of Galveston, Texas, Oct. 9, 1862. Captured in Galveston Bay, after a desperate resist- ance, with boarding parties from four rebel cotton- clads. Commander Wainwright and Lieut. Com- mander Xee were killed [see Galveston, Texas], Jan. 1, 1863. Hartford, S., 28 guns. 1,990 tons. Built at Charleston Navy Yard, 1858. ■ Put in commission at Philadelphia, Pa., as flag ship of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron, Jan. 19, 1862. Sailed for Fortress Monroe, Jan. 28, 1862. Arrived at Fortress Monroe, Jan. 29, 1862. Left Fortress Monroe for Port Eoyal, S. C, Feb. 2, 1862. Arrived at Port Eoyal, S. C, Feb. 4, 1862. Left Port Eoyal for Key West, Fla., Feb. 6, 1862. Arrived at Key West, Feb. 11, 1862. Sailed from Key West for Havana, Feb. 15, 1862. Arrived at Havana, and exchanged salutes with the English, French, and Spanish men-of-war then ly- ing in the harbor, Feb. 15, 1862. Left Havana for Ship Island, to relieve the flag ship N'^agara, then stationed there, Feb. 17, 1862. THE truiTED STATES NAVY. 73 Arrived at Ship Island, Feb. 20, 1862. She burst one of her boilers, making a loud report, which for a short time caused great confusion on board, but did very little damage, Feb. 25, 1862. She receives an addition to her armament of two 9-inch guns, March 1, 1862. Boat expedition left her for Biloxi, and' returned in the evening, after capturing two guns and obtaining much valuable information, March 1, 1862. Left Ship Island for the mouth of the Mississippi Eiver, where she arrived the same evening, March 7, 1862. "With the view of participating in the capture of 'New Orleans, made several unsuccessful attempts to cross the bar at Pass ^ I'Outre, March 8, 9, 1862. Sailed round to South "West Pass to ascertain the depth of water there, March ll, 1862. Crossed the bar at South West Pass and proceeded to Pilot Town, just above the mouth of the Pass, March 13, 1862. She was stripped for action, and sent a guard of marines ashore to protect the property ; guns all shotted, and preparations made for any demonstra- tion of the enemy, March 14, 1862. Went up to the head of the Passes, March 15, 1862. A portion of a submarine telegraph cable discovered across the river under the ship. The cable was de- stroyed, and a portion brought on board, March 31, 1862. She is signaled by the mortar fleet arriving Irom Pi- lot Town, April 8, 1862. Steams up the Mississippi Eiver, and anchors at "the head of the fleet, April 16, 1862. She witnesses the effect of the fire of the fleet and mortar vessels on Port Jackson and Fort St. Philip, April 17, 18, 19, 1862. 14: HAND-BOOKOI" A deserter from Fort Jackson comes on board and gives much, valuable information to Flag Officer Farragut, April 20, 1862. , All hands aroused at 3 A. m. to ward off a fire raft which had been sent adrift by the rebels for the destruction of the fleet, April 21, 1862. Serious accident on board, caused by the drifting upon her cable of a submerged vessel with such force as to break the pawls from the capstan and injuring five of the crew, April 22, 1862. Passed Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip [see Ifew Orleans], April 24, 1862. Passed and silenced Chalmette batteries, five miles below New Orleans, and anchored off the city, April 25, 1862. She is surveyed and reported unseaworthy, owing to a shot under her starboard counter, April 30, 1862. Serious accident on board, caused by the ship swing- ing off with the current while heaving up anchor, and bringing up with the cable with such violence as to break the pawls of the capstan, and wound- ing some twenty men. May 3, 1862. "Weighed anchor and went some twenty miles above ISTew Orleans, May 7, 1862. Left for Baton Eouge, La., May 8, 1862. Arrived at Baton Kouge, La., May 9, 1862. Left Baton Bougefor Vicksburg, May 14, 1862. She runs aground in her passage to Vicksburg, May 14, 1862. She discharges her battery, coal, etc., on board a gunboat and lighter to float her off, May 15, 1862. She is floated off, and the day spent in reloading hdr, May 16, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 75 Got under way at 5 A. m., May 17, 1862. Arrives at Natchez, May 18, 1862. Leaves ]S"atcliez, May 19, 1862. Arrived at Yicksburg, May 23, 1862. She receives the intelligence that no attack is to be made on the city at present, and gets under way, May 26, 1862. She is fired upon by rebel light artillery while passing Grand Gulf, May 26, 1862. Arrived at Baton Eouge, and the dingy was sent ashore, manned by Chief Engineer Kimball and four boys. On landing at the levee they were at- tacked by guerilla cavalry, wounding Mr. Kimball and two of the boys. She opened her battery on the city, raking the streets and doii% tfiuch damage, May 28, 1862, Left for New Orleans and arrived same day, May 29, 1862. Got under way for Yicksburg, June 8, 1862. Arrived at Baton Eouge and came to anchor, June 10, 1862. Sailed from Baton Eouge with one of Captain Por- ter's mortar fleet in tow, June 19, 1862. Got aground, and after working hard the entire night succeeded in getting her afloat, June 21, 1862. Arrived at Vicksbnrg, June 25, 1862. Commenced the attack on Vicksburg [see Yicksburg], June 26, 1862. Sailed for New Orleans, July 24, 1862. Arrived £it New Orleans, July 28, 1862. Sailed again for Baton Eouge, in consequence of in- telligence being received that the rebels had made an attack on that place. On arriving it was found that a hard battle had been fought and the rebels 76 HAND-EOOKOF repulsed. She immediately returned to New Or- leans, July 25, 1862. Sailed from ISTew Orleans for Ship Island, stopping at Pilot Town, where she collided with the U. S. ship Pampero, receiving, however, but ^ight damage. She here took in spare spars find rigging, which she had stripped off on entering the river, and also removed the chain cable from her side, Aug, 13, 1862. Left for Ship Island, where she arrived the following morning, Aug. 16, 1862. Lieut. Commander James S. Thornton transferred the command of the ship to Captain James S. Palmer, late of the Iroquois, Aug. 27, 1862. Sailed for *New Orleans, calling off Mobile on the same evening, liTov. 7, 1862, Came to anchor off South West Pass, and was saluted by a French man-of-war lying at anchor at that place, which was returned, Nov. 8, 1862. Arrived at New Orleans, where she was again saluted by a French and English man-of-war which were then lying in the harbor, Nov. 9, 1862. She is visited by the French adnairal, who is saluted by thirteen guns on leaving, which the French ves- sel returned, Nov. 13, 1862. She hoists the Spanish flag at her fore, in honor of ' the Queen of Spain's birthday, Nov. 19, 1862. She is visited by Major General Banks and Brigadier General Augur, who, on leaving, were saluted with thirteen guns, Dec. 17, 1862. , Visited by Major General Butler and Brigadier Gen- eral Shepley, who are saluted with thirteen guns, Dec. 24, 1862. Got under way and came to anchor off Pilot Town, where she remained for several days for want of THE -UNITED STATES NAVY. 77 sufBcient water on the bar to admit of crossing, Feb. 6, 1863. Got under way, and in attempting to cross the bar at South "West Pass she ran hard aground, Feb. 9, 1863. Succeeded in getting off with the assistance of two tug boats, and had just got over the bar when the steamer Che Kiang arrived with dispatches for the admiral to return to ISTew Orleans. She imme- diately turned round, and in attempting to cross the bar the second time she grounded ; but with the assistance of the steamers then there she succeeded in getting off without much further delay, Feb. 10, 1863. Arrived at New Orleans, Feb. 11, 1863. Left for up the river, March 9, 1863. Came to anchor off Baton Kouge, March 11, 1863. Pat in readiness for action, March 13, 1863. She signalized the fleet to get under way, started up the river, and came in sight of the batteries at Port Hudson [see Port Hudson], March 14, 1863. Two men came on board belonging to the ram Queen of the "West, captured by the rebels. Came to anchor off the mouth of Eed Eiver, March 16, 1863. Left anchorage at the mouth of the Red Kiver, and arrived at l^atehez same day, when Admiral Far- ragut sent a flag of truce boat ashore with a dis- patch to the mayor, stating that if the ship was •fired into during the night, he would burn the city down,. March 17, 1863. Got under way and proceeded on up the river. Pre- parations made in case of an attempt to board her, March 18, 1863. She is unexpectedly attacked by guns mounted on 78 HA-ND-BOOKOF high cliffs at Grand Gulf by the enemy, March 19, 1863. Came to anchor below Yicksburg, March 19, 1863. She shells the rebel earthworks at Warrenton. Gen- eral Grant and his staff visit her and hold a con- sultation of war with the admiral on board, March 26, 1863. Again shells the "Warrenton batteries, March 28, 1863. Steamed down the river and opened fire on Grand Gulf when she came within range, and drove the enemy from their guns. They rallied, but were obliged to retreat the second time, March 31, 1863. Came to anchor at the mouth of the Eed River, April 1, 1863. Weighed anchor and arrived at Bayou Sara. Sent two boats on shore in charge of officers, the crews of which were armed, for the purpose of destroying some 10,000 bushels of corn and meal found piled upon the levee, which was intended for trans- ^ portation to the rebel army at Port Hudson, aU of which, except what was wanted for the use of the ship, was thrown into the Mississippi, April 6, 1863. Got under way and arrived within five miles of Port Hudson, April 6, 1863. The admiral's secretary, Mr. Gaubadan, runs the gauntlet of the rebel batteries with dispatches for the fleet below, April 7, 1863. She captures a rebel steamer on her way from Vicksburg, bound up the Eed River, April 9, 1863. Comes to anchor' at the mouth of the Eed Eiver, April 10, 1863. Hove up anchor and steamed down the river for Port THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 79 Hudson, where she arrived about 10 a. m. Signaled from masthead with the lower fleet, April 15, 1863. Dispatches received and transmitted by means of sig- nals from masthead with the U.- S.' steamer Kich- mond of the lower fleet, April 16, 1863. Got under way, and steamed up the river, April IT, 1863. At anchor off the mouth of the Eed River, April 18, 1863. Weighed anchor and got under way, and steamed down the river in company with the ram Switzer- land and Albatross. " Came to" several times for the purpose of destroying some flat boats which she came across, and which were used in the transpor- tation of provisions across the river for the rebel garrison at Port Hudson. Came to anchor above Port Hudson in the afternoon, and signalized the lower fleet from masthead, April 23, 1863. Keceived a mail on board across the point of land which separated her from the vessels of the lower fleet. Steamed up river, coming to anchor a short distance above Bayou Sara, April 24, 1863. Again under way up the river, occasionally coming to for the purpose of destroying flat boats and sugar manufactories which were continually supplying the rebels with sugar and molasses when not observed. Came to anchor off the mouth of the Ked River,^ April 25, 1863. Yessel reported coming down the Red River, when in a few minutes all hands are at their guns and sta- tions and ready for the fray, when the stranger proved to be the TJ. S. gunboat Arizona, with dis- patches from G.eneral Banks to Admiral Farragut, May 1, 1863. 80 HAND-BOOKOF Got under way and cast anchor five miles above Port . Hudson. On the trip down saw a flat boat ahead crossing the river, having two hogsheads of sugar on board ; brought it to with a shot from gun on forecastle ; sent an armed cutter to take her in tow and bring her alongside. Received a white man and boy and several negro prisoners from off the scow on board. Paroled the two white prisoners, May 5, 1863. TJp anchor, and returned again to the mouth of Eed Eiver, May 6, 1863. Eear Admiral Farragut, Fleet Captain T. A. Jenkins, Fleet Surgeon J. M. Foltz, Rear Admiral's Secre- tary, E. C. Gaubadau, Fleet Captain's Clerk, E. A. Palmer, and Lieutenant Eaton of the Signal Corps, leave the ship on board the IT. S. gunboat Sachem, at 5 A. M., May 8, 1863. Got under way and stood down the river for Port Hudson, when she signalized the lower fleet, after which she returned and came to anchor off Bayou Sara, May 22, 1863. Got under way, steamed- down the river, rounded to above Port Hudson, and sent them her compli- ments from her Sawyer rifle on the poop, which struck the rebel batteries. Came to anchor five miles above Port Hudson, May 24, 1863. Shelled the woods around Port Hudson all day and night, which resulted in the enemy deserting two steamers they had concealed in the bushes upon what is called Thompson's Creek. The pickets took possession of them. May 26, 1863. Received two deserters on board from Port Hudson. They made their escape by swimming Thompson's Creek, and report that the garrison is living on half rations, June 26, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 81 News of the surrender of Port Hndson received on board, which was the cause of a general day's re- joicing among the crew, Julj 8, 1863. All hands called to up anchor, and never before since the Hartford was put in commission was the anchor hove np with such a will, as it was whispered around that the ship was ordered North ; this, with the fact that she was about to sail the great waters of the Mississippi free and uninterrupted by traitors' hands. Passed Port Hudson as the army was firing a salute when the American flag was I'aised over the place. Came to anchor below Port Hudson, July 9, 1863. She is visited by Major General Banks, after which she got under way and steamed down to Baton Rouge, where she came to anchor in the evening, July 10, 1863. Left Baton Eouge and steamed down the river ; fired forward rifle at the different points on the river as she passed ; fired broadside guns at embrasures cut in the levee from which vessels were fired upon by pieces of rebel flying artillery, but elicited no re- sponse ; passed the sloop of war Monongahela and iron-clad Essex, gunboat, at anchor. Came to an- chor off New Orleans, July 11, 1863. Broke down the cotton bales around poop and sent them ashore, since she needed them for a barricade no longer, her fighting days for a time being over, July 15, 1863. Sent two guns and carriages ashore, July 20^ 1863. Sent two 9-inch Dahlgren guns and equipments, and a quantity of grape, ashore, July 21, 1863. Sent two more guns ashore, July 22, 1863. Got under way and steamed up the river, and turned. "Was cheered as she passed the fleet, which she 4« 82 HAND-BOOKOr returned. The churcli-bells in the city also were rung, Aug. 1, 1863. Steaming down the river, was hove to by a shot from Fort St. Philip, and was boarded by^an officer. Crossed the bar, and pilot left the ship, Aug. 2, 1863. Arrived in New York harbor. Keceived salutes from the lower fleet, also from the different forts in the harbor, which she returned. Keceived a salute from an English sloop of war and from a Spanish frigate, which she answered. Came to anchor off the Battery at 5.30 p. m., Aug. 19, 1863. Sailed from Brooklyn JSTavy Yard, Jan. 4, 1864. Went to sea, Jan. 5, 1864. Harvest Moon, S; W., 3 guns. 546 tons. P. 1864. Hassalo, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Machinery contracted in 1863. Hastings, S. W., 8 guns. 293 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. Hatteras, S. W., 5 guns. 1,100 tons. L. 210, B.' 34, D. 18. P. C. $110,000. (ISTame changed from St. Mary.) Captures a battery on Sea Horse Key, Fla., by a boat expedition. Destroys all the public buildings, four schooners, three sloops, and several small ves- sels, and captures 14 men belonging to the 4th Florida Volunteers, Jan. 10, 1862. Sunk by the Confederate privateer Alabama [see Ala- bama and Hatteras fight], Jan. 11, 1863. Hatteras Inlet, N. C- A joint expedition under Flag Of- ficer Silas H. Stringham, IF. S. N., and Majof Gen- eral Butler, sailed from Hampton Koads, Aug. 26, THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 83 1861, and arrived at the Cape on Tuesday, the 27th instant. The expedition was composed of the fol- lowing vessels: Minnesota (flag ship), Wabash, Moiijl^cello, Cumberland, Susqnehannah, Harriet Lan?: chartered ste0.mers, Adelaide, George Pea- body, and Fanny. The transports contained parts of two regiments and one company of regulars. On the 28th, at 6.40 A. m., signal was made to dis- embark the troops. At 10 a. m. fire was opened npoa Forts Clark and Hatteras. At 12.25 p. m. the enemy hauled his colore. At 12.30 the firing ceased, and at 2 p. m. the American flag was dis- played from Fort Clark. At 4 p. m. Fort Hatteras again opened her fire, and the vessels immediately resumed operations. At 6.15 p. m. the firing ceased, and the vessels hauled out of range and anchored. At 7.30 the following morning the attack again commenced, and continued until 11.10 A. m., when a white flag was displayed from Fort Hatteras. At noon the fort was formally surrendered to the U. S. forces, Aug. 29, 1861. Prisoners arrived at New York in the flag ship Min- nesota, Sept. 2, 1861. Head of the Passes. The Water Witch, after towing a schooner laden with coa} alongside of the Eichmond, had anchored on the afternoon of the preceding day, (October 12, 1861,) on her starboard quarter, a little in shore, and the Eichmond was employed during the night discharging the schooner, which was made fast on her port side. The Preble was anchored at a short distance ahead, and on the starboard bow of the Eich- mond, and the Tincennes lower down on the opposite side of the river, and nearer the entrance of the South West Pass. Between 3.30 and 4 a. m. the alarm was 84: HAND-BOOKOF given on board of the Frolic, a small prize scliooner anchored nearly ahead of the "Water "Witch, the offi- cers in charge hailing, .the Kichmond, to apprise her of the danger from a steamer descending the river. Almost immediately after^ the crash of dSlHsion with the Bichmond was distinctly audible on board the •Water "Witch. The coal schooner was now observed drifting astern, and apparently in contact with her a low, dark steamer, almost obscured by a dense column of smoke. The peculiar puffing of a high pressure engine was heard. The steamer passed near the "Water "Witch, steering over towards the Yincennes, as they supposed, but soon turned and commenced as- cending the river. The Eichmond's battery was now opened upon her, and soon after a broadside was dis- charged from the Preble. A signal rocket was then thrown from the steamer towards the Richmond, and shortly afterward three dim lights appeared up the river in the vicinity of the eastern shore. The Eich- mond, having now slipped her chain, .turned her head • slowly in the direction of the Yincennes, and, appre- hending an immediate attack, the chain of the "Water Witch was also slipped, and she was backed astern a short distance to allow the prize schooner Frolic to coast and pass her. The lights up the river rapidly increasing and expanding, were now ascertained to proceed from three fire rafts gradually drifting down toward the "Water Witch, and it was now deenied ex- pedient to steam over towards' the opposite shore. As they passed the Yincennes she was observed to be under way, and heading down stream. The Eich- mond, and soon afterwards the Preble, passed them, steering toward the South West Pass. Finding that the fire rafts were drifting vvith the wind steadily over towards the western shore, the Water Witch was now THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 86 steered to the northward and eastward (up stream)? and easily cleared them. They subsequently stranded on the western bank, together with the schooner from which the Eichmond had been coaling, a leaky prize vessel of little value, with no men on board. Igno- rant of the exact position of the squadron, the Water Witch, towards daybreak, dropped down to the en- trance of the South West Pass, and about 4.30 a. m. made out the Eichmond, accompanied by the sailing vessels, some three or four miles down the Pass, steer- ing for the bar. The river at this time, in the vicinity of the " Head of the Passes," was entirely clear of the enemy, but an officer sent to the masthead reported the smoke of four steamers beyond a bend in the river five or six miles above us, besides a larg& bark- rigged propeller still higher up. Deeming it impor- tant to communicate these facts to the senior officer, and apprehending a design on the part of the enemy to run the bark out to sea by the Pass a I'Outre, she she was now steered after the Eichmond at full speed, stopping her wheels for a moment only to take in tow the prize schooner Frolic, which was dropping astern of the other vessels. About this time the signal to "cross the bar" was given by the Eichmond. On ranging alongside of that ship, the urgent necessity of an immediate return to the " Head of the Passes" was presented ; but as her propeller was in motion, it was not sure that the suggestion was understood. An order was received to " get the sloop over the bar," and the importance of the Eichmond's anchoring at once was pressed in reply. The Water Witch then ranged ahead to execute her orders. Lieut. Davis, the executive officer^ was put on board of the Preble to pilot her out, but before the Water Witch could reach the V^incennes she had unfortunately grounded 86 HAND-BO OKOF on a flat to the left of the channel, and all efforts to tow her afloat proved fruitless. The Eichmond, in attempting to turn her head up stream, also grounded near the Yincennes. The Preble was safely taken over the bar by Lieut. Davis, who prpmptly returned to his station on board while the Water "Witch was still under fire of the enemy's steamers. Finding the " Head of the Passes" evacuated, the Confederate steamers followed the Water Witch down the South West Pass, the Ivy leading and opening fire on the Eichmond at a long range with a heavy rifled gun, shortly after the Vincennes grounded. The Eich- mond replied from a 9-inch shell gun mounted on the forecastle, and a rifled howitzer on the " poop," and occasionally from her broadside guns. Signal to " engage the enemy" being also made to the Water Witch, their efforts to relieve the Vincennes were discontinued, and their rifled 12-pounder howitzer was brought to bear on the Ivy. The bark, supposed to be the McEea, having also got within range, com- menced firing with a rifle or Parrott gun, throwing shot and shell beyond the Eichmond, and almost down to the bar. The Eichmond succeeded once or twice in backing off into deeper water, but drifted down with the current- and finally grounded again about a quarter of a mile below the Yincennes, with her broadside up the river, obliging the Water Witch to take some 6are in keeping clear of the range of her guns. The Yincennes, with her stern up stream, from which but two guns could be brought to bear on the enemy, remained in a critical position, exposed to a raking fire. A signal made by the Eichmond at this time to the vessels below the bar to get under way, was erroneously reported to Commander Handy as a signal to abandon ship, and an officer was sent THE UNITED STATES HAVT'. 87 from the Vincennes to the "Water Witch to ask if any such signal had been made, and that Cwptain Ma/ndy should continue to defend his vessel. Soon afterwards, however, several boats came alongside of the Water Witch withthe marine guard and a portion of the officers and crew of the Vincennes. Subsequently Captain Handy with the remainder repaired on board the Richmond, the formidable battery of which ship alone prevented the enemy from taking possession of the abandoned vessel, as the Confederate steamers at no time ventured to drop within effective range of her broadside guns. Between 9 and 10 a. m., appa- ifently contented with the results of the action, they ceased firing and steamed up the river. After trans- ferring the officers and men of the Yincennes to the Preble, who had to take refuge on board of the Water Witch, she was next engaged in another unsuccessful attempt to get that ship afloat. Commander Han(Jy, with a greater part of his crew, having returned. During the afternoon the steamer McClellan arrived from Fort Pickens with two Parrott guns, which were immediately placed on board of the Eichmond, and about 4 p. M. the Water Witch was dispatched by Captain Pope to communicate with the steamers South Carolina and Huntsville in Barrataria and Berwick Bays, taking verbal orders to Commander Alden to proceed to Pass a I'Outre and to Commander Price tp join the Eichmond at South West Pass, Oct. 12, 1861. Heliotrope, S. W., 1 gun. 238 tons. P. Eefitted by Secor & Co., Jersey City, for a gunboat, 1864. Hendrick Hudson, S., 6 guns. 460 tons. Collides with the brig Caroline Eddy of Bangor, at sea, Jan. 9, 1864. Henrietta, Yacht, 3 guns. 170 tons. Owned by James 88 HAND-BOOK OF Gordon. Bennett, Jr., Esq., and belonging to the N. T. Yacht Club. Was offered to the government as a war vessel. She was accepted by the Treasury- Department and commanded by her owner. She participated in the attack upon and capture of Fer- nandina, Fla. [see Femandina, Fla.J, March i, 1862. Henry Andrew, S., 3 guns. 1Y7 tons. L. 150, B. 26, D. 7. P; 0. $24,000. At the Musquito Inlet expedition. Lieut. Comman- der Budd and Act. Master Mather were killed, March 21, 1862. "Wrecked in a gale near Cape Henry, Aug. 24, 1862. Henry Brincker, S., 1 gun. 108 tons. L. 91, B. 22, D. 6. P. C. $13,000. Attacks Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. • At Elizabeth City, IST; C. [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. At Newbern, N. C. [see I^Tewbern], March 14, 1862. Henry Janes, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 261 tons-. L. Ill, B. 29, D. 9. P. C, $11,000. Was one of the celebrated Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Visits Fort Livingston. The rebels seeing her com- ing, fled in confusion and evacuated the fort, April 27, 1862. At the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Sabine Pass, Texas, Sept. 25, 1862. fletzel, S. W., 2 guns. 301 tons. P. Attacks Koanoke Island [see Koanoke Island], Feb, 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City, N. C. [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 89 At Newbern, E". 0. [See ]S"ewberii, K C], March 14, 1862. Attacks a rebel battery near Fort Anderson, I^T. C, Marcb 14, 1863. Hollyhock, S. W., 3 guns. 300 tons. P. Home, S., 3 guns, 713 tons. P. Name changed from Key West. L. 168, B. 30, D. 18. Fitted up as a home for wearied officers and seamen who served in the iron-clads in the operations before Charleston. She was fitted for comfort entirely, with bath-tubs, fresh vegetables, ice-houses, etc., 1863. , Honduras, S. W., 3 guns. 376 tons. P. .East Gulf Squadron. Put in commission at New York, Sept. 9, 1863. Captures the blockade runner Mail, Oct. 15, 1863. Honeysnckle, S., 2 guns. 234 tons. P. East Gulf Squadron. Name changed from "Wm. Fargo. Sailed from New • York, Dec. 24, 1863. Captured the Fly, B. E., Jan. 11, 1864. Hope, Schooner, 1 . gun. 134 tons. ' L. — , B. — , D. — . P. C. $15,000. Was a yacht owned by Mr. Ives of Providence, E. I., and was built by Henry Steers of Greenpoint, L. I. She belonged to the N. Y. Yacht Club, and was sold in the early part of the rebellion. She has been employed on the Charleston blockade, and has rendered very valuable service, 1861^. Horace Beals, Bark'entine, 2 guns. 296 tons. P. C. $16,000. Was fitted out as the ordnance and hospital ship of the Porter mortar flotilla [see Ne-v%, Orleans], April, 1862. 90 HAND-BOOKOF At the bombardment of the batteries at Vicksburg, June 28, 1862. Arrived at New York, Feb. 12, 1864. Honsatonic, S., 13 guns. 1,240 tons. Built at the Bos- ton Navy Yard, engines by Jabez Corry & Co., Boston, 1861. Launched, Nov., 1862. Engages the rebel iron-clads Ohocura and Palmetto State on their raid upon the TJ. S. blockading fleet off Charleston harbor, S. C. [see Iron-clad Kaid of Charleston, S. C], Jan. 31, 1863. Sunk ctff Charleston, S. C, by tbe rebel torpedo boat " Davis" on the night of Feb. 17, 1864. Howqnah, S., 4 guns. 397 tons. P. Sailed from Boston, Sept. 1, 1863. Captures tbe blockade runner Ella (Kepublic), Nov. 10, 1863. Hunchback, S. W., 7 guns. 517 tons. P. Attacks Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Islandjj Feb. 7, 1862. Lands a naval field battery and joins the attack upon the enemy's works at Eoanoke Island. The offi- cers and crew of the naval battery were selected from various vessels in the squadron, Feb. 8, 1862. Participates in the engagement at "Winton, N. C. [see Winton, N. C], Feb. 19, 1862. At Newbern, N. C. [see Newborn], Marcb 14, 1862. Attacked in the Neuse Eiver, N. C, near Fort An- derson, March 14, 1863. Engages Hill's Point battery, N. C, and operates in conjunction with the flotilla at the relief of "Wash- ington, N. C, when invested by the enemy, April 7, 1863. THE U]SriTEI> STATES NAVY. 91 HnntSTille, S., 4 guns. 817 tons. L. 200, B. 29, D. 19. P. 0. $90,000. Attacked by the rebel steamer " Strike" off Mobile Bay, and after a sharp contest of three quarters of an hour, the " Strike" retreated under the guns of Fort Morgan, having been somewhat damaged, Dec. 24, 1861. Captures the blockade runner Union, May 18, 1863. HarOHj S., 4 guns. 507 tons. Built at Boston by Paul Curtis, engines by Harrison Loring of Boston. Launched, Sept. 21, 1861. At the capture of ]Fernandina, Fla. [see Fernandina], March 4, 1862. ' Attacked by rebels near Fort GrimbaU, Stono iiiver, S. C, July 16, 1863. Captured Chatham, B. E., Nov. 30, 1863. Destroys ship Sylvanus, B. K., in Doboy Sound, Ga. [see Prizes Captured], Jan. 3, 1864. Hyacinth, S. W., 1 gun. 50 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Hydrangea, S., 2 guns. 224 tons. P. Fitted at New York for West Gulf Squadron. I. Ida, S., 1 gun. 104 tons. "West Gulf Squadron. Idaho, S., 8 guns. 2,500 tons. Building by Henry Steers at Greenpoint, L. I., engines by Morgan Iron "Works, ]Sr. T., from plans by Mr. Dickinson, 1863-4. Illinois, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Independence, Ship, razee, 50 guns. 2,257 tons. Built at Boston, 1814. Eeceiving ship at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 1864. 92 H A K D - B O O K O Fj Indianola, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 442 tons. Euns the Yicksburg batteries, Feb. 13, 1863. • Captured after having been rammed seven times by the rebel rams Webb and Queen of the "West (the latter captured by the rebels, Feb. 14), and subjected to a severe fire of two cotton-clads. The engage- ment lasted an hour and twenty minutes, casualties 1 killed, 1 wounded, and T missing. The enemy lost 2 ofiicers and 38 men "killed, and many wounded. The Indianola was surrendered in a sinking condition to a force of 4 vessels, lO'guns, and 1,000 men. The rebels destroyed the arma-i ment of their prize, having been frightened by the appearance of a sham monitor sent dbwn from above Yicksburg by Admiral Porter, Feb. 4, 1863. Ino, Ship, 11 guns. 985 tons.' L. 160, B. 34, D. 19. P. C. $40,000. Has been employed in search of priva- teers during the war. Ion, S. W., guns. 230 tons. Keceiving ship at Cairo, III, 1864. Iosco, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Boston, 1863-4. Put in commission at Charlestown Navy Yard, April 27, 1864. Employed in recruiting seamen. May, 1864. Iris,. S., 2 guns. 159 tons. South Atlantic Squadron. Iron Age, S., 5 guns. 650 tons. P. Grounded and destroyed near Lockwood's Folly Inlet, K C, Jan. 11,' 1863. Iron-Clad Raid off Charleston, S. C. The rebel iron-clads Chocura and Palmetto State attacked the Union blockading fleet off Charleston bar, exploding the steam drum of the Mercedita and exploding the steam chests of the Keystone State. The Quaker City and the Augusta were hulled several times by the enemy's THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 93 shot. The Memphis was injured in her rigging and spars, while the Housatonic was not damaged. One of her shot took effect on the pilot-house of one of the iron-clads, doing considerable damage to it. The casualties in the Union fleet were large. One quarter of the crew of the Keystone State were killed and wounded — 20 killed and 20 jvounded. The Mercidita had 3 killed and 4 wounded. The Mercidita was forced to surrender, but owing to a variety of cir- cumstances the rebels were not able to take her in as a prize. They paroled the officers and crew, and hur- ried back to the city amid a shower of shot and shell from the Union fleet, Jan. 31, 1863. Iron-clad TesselSi The following is a li^t of the iron-clads of the U. S. Navy, with their guns, tonnage, and their present (May, 1864) location : Agamenticus, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Building at Portsmouth. Atlanta, 4 guns. 1,006 tons. James Eiver flotilla. Avenger, Eam, 7 guns. 750 tons. Building at 'New Albany. Benton, 16 guns. 1,033 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Camanche, 2 guns. 844 tons. San Francisco. Canonicus, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. James Eiver flotilla. Carondelet, 11 guns. 512 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Casco, 3 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Boston. Catawba, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Cincinnati. CatskiU, 3 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Chickasaw, 2 guns. 970 tons. Building at St. Louis. Chillicothe, 3 guns. 203 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Chimo, 2 guns. 614 tons. At South Boston. Cincinnati, 13 guns. 512 tons. ■ Mississippi Squadron. Cohoes, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Greenpoint. Dictator, 2 guns. 3,033 tons. Building at IsTew York. 94 HAND-BOOKOB" Dunderberg, 10 guns. 5,090 tons. Building at New York. Eastport, 8 guns. 800 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Essex, 2 guns. 614 tons. Mississippi Squadron. ■ Etlali, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at St. Louis. Galena, 14 guns. 738 tons. Off Mobile. Kalamazoo, 4 guus. 3,200 tons. Building at Brook- lyn. Kickapoo, 4 guns. 970 tons. Building at St. Louis. Klamath, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Cincinnati. Koka, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Camden. Lebigb, 2 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Louisville, 13 guns. 527 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Mabopac, 2 'guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Jersey City. Manayunk, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Pitts- burg. Manhattan, 2 guns. -1,034 tons. Brooklyn N"avy Yard. Marietta, 2 guns. 479 tons. Building at Pittsburg. Miantonomah, 4 guns. 1,514 tons. Building at Brooklyn. Milwaukie, 4 guns. 970 tons. Building at St. Louis. Modoc, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at N'ew York. Monadnock, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Building at Phila- delphia. Montauk, 4 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Mound City, 14 guns. 512 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. ITahant, 2 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Nantucket, 2 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Napa, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at 'Washington. Naubuc, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Williams- burg. Nausett, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Boston. THE UKITBD STATES. IfAVT. 95 I*reosho, 2 guns. 523 tons. Mississippi Squadron. New Ironsides, 20 guns. 3,486 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Oneota, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Cincin- nati. Onondaga, 4 guns. 1,250 tons. James Eiver flo- tilla. Osage, 2 guns. 523 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Ozark, 2 guns. 478 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Passaconoway, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at Portsmouth. Passaic, 2 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Patapsco, 2 guns. 844 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Pittsburg, 14 guns. 512 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Puritan, 4 guns. 3,265 tons. Building -at Green- point. Quinsigamond, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at Boston. Eoanoke, 6 guns. 3,435 tons. If. Atlantic Squadron. Sandusky, 2 guns. 479 tons. Building at Pitts- burg. Sangamon, 2 guns. 814 tons. S. Atlantic Squadron. Saugus, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. James Biver flotilla, Shakamaxon, 4 giins. 3,200 tons. Building at Philadelpbia. Shawnee, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Bos- ton. Shiloh, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at St. Louis. Squando, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Boston. Suncook, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at South Boston. Tecumseh, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. James River flo- tilla. Tippecanoe, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Cin- cinnati. 96 HAND-BOOK OF Tonawanda, 4 guns. 1,653 tons. Building at Phila- delphia. Tuscumbia, 5 guns. 585 tons. Mississippi Squadron. TJmpqua, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Pittsbui^. Vindicator, Earn, 4 guns. Y80 tons. Building at New Albany. "W"assuc, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Portland. "Warsaw, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Baltimore. Winnebago, 4 guns. 970 tons. Building at St. Louis. Tazoo, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Philadelphia. Yuma, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Cincinnati. ■ Total, 325 guns, 86,474 tons. Ironsides, Jri, Bark, 2 guns. 200 tons. Store vessel, South Atlantic Squadron. IroqnoiS, S., 9 guns. 1,016 tons. Built at Brooklyn mvy Yard, 1858. Search of the privateer Sumter, 1861. Arrived at New York, Dec. 12, 1861. Eefitted and sent to West Gulf Squadron, Feb., 1862. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Demands the surrender of Baton Kouge, La., and hoists the stars and stripes over the arsenal at that place. May 8, 1862. Accepts the surrender of Natchez, Miss., May 12, 1862. Attacks the batteries at Grand Gulf, Miss., June 10, 1862. Passes above the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Passes below the Yicksburg batteries, July 15, 1862. Keturns to New York for repairs and sails, 1863. Captures the blockade runner Merrimae, July 25, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 97 Aided by the Mount Yernon and James Adger, cuts out from under the New Kiver Inlet forts the block- ade runner Kate, and tows her a prize to Beaufort, N. C, Aug. 1, 1863. Isaac Smith, S., 9 guns. 453 tons. L. 171, B. 31, D. 9. P. 0. $50,000. At Port Royal, S. 0. [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Savannah Eiver expedition [see Savannah Eiver], Jan. 28, 1862. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.j, March 4, 1862. Captured in the Stono Kiver after having been sub- jected to a terrible cross fire from rebel batteries near Legareville, S. C. During the action she had 8 men killed and 17 wounded. The vessel was fought nobly, and could not be extricated from her position", as she was hard and fast aground, Jan. 30, 1863. Was taken to Charleston and called the " Confederate gunboat Stono." Subsequently her armament was taken out, and she was loaded with cotton and at- tempted to run the blockade. She was discovered and sunk by the Union gunboats, June 5, 1863. Isilda, Sloop. Sold .at Key "West, Fla., 1863. Island Belle, S. W., 2 guns. 123 tons. L. 100, B. 20, D. 6. P. C. $14,000. Grounded in the Appomattox River, Va., and burned to prevent falling into the hands of enemy, June, 1862. Island " BTo. 10" attacked by the gunboats and mortar ves- sels of Flag Officer A. H. Foote, March 16, 1862. Battery " No. 1" captured by a boat expedition from the naval flotilla, April 1, 1862. 5 98 HAND-BOOK OF Surrendered to tlie naval forces after a siege of tweu- three days, April 8, 1862. Itasca, S., 4 guns. 507 tons. Built at Philadelphia by HiUman & Streaker, engines by 1. P. Morris & Co. Launched, Oct. 1, 1861. Eemoves the obstructions in the r^ver below Port Jackson, Aug. 23, 1862. Attacks, and while endeavoring to pass Ports Jackson and St. Philip receives a shot in her boiler, and is obliged to withdraw from action, April 2i, 1862. Engages batteries at Grand Gulf, Miss., June 9, 1862. Attacked at Donaldsonville, Oct. 4, 1862. Arrived at Philadelphia, Aug. 26, 1863^ Sailed, Dec. 26, 1863. Shells a large steamer under the guns of Port Mor- gan, Jan. 9, 1864. luka, S., 4 guns. 940 tons. L. 210, B. 31, D. 18. P. E'ame changed from Swamp Angel.- Built by J. C. Malloiy at Mystic, Ct., engines by the Delamater Iron Works, IST. T. Ivyj S. "W., 2 guns. — tons. Mississippi Squadron. Euns the Yicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Port De Eussy, May 9, 1863. J. Jaeob Bell, S. "W"., 5 guns. 229 tons. L. 114, B. 21, D. 8. P. 0. $12,000. Shells and destroys several houses near Preestone Point, Va., on the Potomac Eiver, Dec. 9, 1861: Engages a rebel battery at "Watkin's Bluff on the James Eiver, Ya., June 20, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 99 Attacked while at anchor near Pratt's Landing on the Potomac River, Dec. 4, 1862. James Adger, S. W., 9^uns. 1,151 tons. X. 215, B. 33, D. 21. P. C. $85,000. Tows the Montauk to Ossibaw Sound, "Jan. 28, 1863. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.J, March 4, 1862. Aided by the Mount Yernon and Iroquois, cuts out the blockade runner Kate from under the gups of E'ew Inlet batteries, Aug. 1, 1863. Shells the hull of the blockade runner Hebe to de- stroy it. The fire of the batteries was rapid and remarM,bly accurate, and at 10 o'clock the James Adger withdrew, having fired 163 projectiles into the wreck, Aug. 23, 1863. Captures the Cormibia, B. E., l^ov. 8, 1863. Captures the E. E. Lee, B. E-, ISTov. 9, 1863. James L. Davis, Bark, 4 guns. 461 tons. L. 133, B. 30, D. 12. P. C. $23,900. Attached to the Gulf Squadron during the war. James River Operations! The Matanza, "Wachusett, ChocTira, Sebago, Corwin (Coast survey), Marblehead, Currituck, and iron-clad Galena, acted as a cover to McClellan's evacuation of H^ison's Landing, and kept the Confederate troops at bay while the Union forces embarked. May 7, 1862. James S. Chambers, Bart, 6 guns. 401 tons. L. 124, B. 29, D. 12. P. C. $17,000. Employed on the blockade during the war. Jamestown, Sloop of war, 22 guns. 985 tons. Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1844. Now in East Indies and Japan, 1864. 100 HAND-BOOK OF Jasmine, S., 2 guns. 122 tons. Tender to the Pensacola Navy Yard. Java, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced, engine contracted for in 1863. J. C. Kuhn, Bark, 4 guns. 888 tons. L. 153, B. 35, D. 18. P. C. $32,000. Employed as a store and coal ship, "West Gulf Squad- ron. J. N. Seymour, S. W., 2 guns. 133 tons. L. 102, B. 20, D. 7. P. 0. $18,000. At the attack and capture of Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. S' Elizabeth City, N. C. [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. On the Neuse Kiver expedition, Dec. 12, 1862. Aids in the relief of Washington, N. 0. [see "Wash- ington, ]Sr. C], April 3, 1863. John Adams, Sloop of war, 8 guns. 700 tons. Kebuilt at Gosport, 1831. Attached to the E"aval Academy until the close of 1863, when she was sent to Port Koyal as an ord- nance vessel. John Griffith, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 246 tons. L. 113, B. 28, D. 8. P. 0. 18,000. One of- the Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], ^ April, 1862. John Hancock, S., 1 gun. 382 tons. Bailt at Charles- town Navy Yard, 1850. At the Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francisco, Gal., 1861-4. John L. Lockwood, S. W., 3 guns. 180 tons. P. C. $16,000. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 101 At Elizabeth City [see Elizabetli City, N. C], Feb. 10, 1862. On a reconnoissance to Edenton, N. C, Eeb. 12, 1862. ■Winton, IST. C. [see Winton, IST. C], Feb. 19, 1862. At Newbern, N. C. [see Newbern], March 14, 1862. On the Neuse Eiver expedition, Dec. 12, 1862. Started frona ISTewbem for the relief of "Washington, N. C, which was invested by the rebels for eighteen days, April 2, 1863. John P. Jackson, S. "W., 6 guns. Ill tons. L. 192, B. 33, D. 12. P. C. $60,000. Assists in the capture of Boloxi, Miss., April 2, 1862. Engages the rebel steamers Oregon, Pamlico, and Ca- rondelet near Pass Christian, Miss. The action lasted one hour and a half, when the enemy retired, April 4, 1862. One of the steam division of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April 16 to 24, 1862. Attacks the batteries at Vicksburg, June 28, 1862. Jonquil, S., 2 guns. 90 tons. S. A. Squadron. Judge Torrencc, S. W., 1 gun. YOO tons. Armed navy transport of the»Mississippi Squadron. Julia, Sloop, guns. 10 tons. East Gulf Squadron. Juliet, S. "W., 6 guns. 157 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Yazoo Kiver expeditiofi [see Yazoo batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. Juniata, S., 9 guns. 1,240 tons. L.'205, B. 38, ^1 16i5. Built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, engines by Pusey, Jones & Co., Wilmington, Del. Launched, March, 1862. Special service in the "West Indies, 1862-8. Leaves Havana in pursuit of the Nita, B. U., Aug. 12, 1863. Cruising'in the "West Indies, 1863. Arrives at New York, Dec. 2, 1863. 102 HAND-BOOK OF K. Kalamazoo, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at the Brooklyn I^avy Yard, 1864. Kanawha, S., 4 guns. 507 tons. Built by E. G. and W. H. Croodspeed at Haddam, Ct., engines by Pacific Iron "Works, Bridgeport, Ct., 1861. Employed in the Gulf service since she went into commission. Kansas, S., 8 guns. 593 tons. Built at the Philadelphia I^avy Yard, engines were found on board of the Princess Eoyal, B. K. Launched, Sept. 29, 1863. Katahdin, S., 7 guns. 507 tons. Built at Bath, Me., by Lavaber & Allen, e&gines by. Morgan Iron "Works, K Y. Launched, Oct. 11, 1861. Attacks and passes Ports Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Attacks but did not pass the Vicksburg batteries. She was under fire over tliree hours, June 28, 1862. Attacked by rebel batteries at Baton Kouge, Aug. 5, 1863. Kearsarge, S., 8 guns. 1,031 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth Navy Yard, IST. H., engines by Woodruff & Beach, Hartford, Ct., 1862. %i special service in European waters, 1862-4. At Cork, Ireland, Nov. 4, 1863. [While this work was in course of publication the ' fight between the Kearsarge and Alabama took place, and we have deemed it but just to our navy and the gallant oflScers who so nobly fought the Kearsarge to insert it, although our record is sup- posed to close on the 1st of May, 1854. — E. S. O.] THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 103 The Kearsarge, under the command of Captain John "Winslow, is a steam sloop of war of the third class, carrying one hundred and sixty-three officers and men, and seven guns ^f the following description and calibre : two 11-ineh Dahlgrens, one rifle 33- pounder, and four broadside 32s. ■The Alabama was a larger vessel, but of about the same tonnage, and carried eight guns — one a 100- pounder rifle, one 68, and six 32s. The Alabama reached Cherbourg on Saturday, the 11th of June, from Cape Town, with thirty prison- ers, the crews of two American merchant vess'els which she had captured and destroyed on the pas- sage, and which she landed immediately upon ar- riving. She entered the harbor ostensibly for the purpose of making repairs, and it was generally supposed that she was in an unseaworthy condition. The Kearsarge arrived off Cherbourg on the 14th of June. Since last March she has been cruising in and about the Channel, looking more particularly for the Rappahannock than for anything else. She lay for some time last winter in B*est, watching the Florida. The Kearsarge, since her arrival off the port, has never been inside until after the battle, having been lying off and on at a distance of from three to seven miles of the coast. The fight took place on Sunday, the 19th. On the 15th, the day after the arrival of the Kearsarge off the port. Captain Winslow received from Mr. Liais, the consular agent of the United States there, a note containing an extract from a letter written by the rebel agent at Cherbourg, and purporting to quote from a letter of Captain Semmes to the rebel agent. Captain Semmes stated that he considered HAND-BOOK OF the presence of the Kearsarge in the vicinity of the port an insult to him and the rebel flag ; that he was desirous of doing so and intended giving her a fight, and " begged that the Kearsarge would re- main off the port, where he hoped not to detain her long — no longer than to-morrow or next day at farthest." To this boasting irony of course Captain Winslow made no reply, but prepared his ship for the com- ing combat. Captain Semmes, however, did de- tain him two days longer than he promised. It would probably have been better for Captain Semmes and his vessel had he even " waited a little longer." ITothing more was heard of the Alabama until Sun- day morning, the Kearsarge in the meantime con- tinuing her cruise off the port. A little after' ten o'clock on this beautiful, bright, sunshiny Sabbath morning, the Kearsarge then lying about four miles off the port, the Alabama was discovered steaming towards her through what is known«as the " eastern passage." The men were immediately beat to quarters, and every man sprang to his place, eager for the commencement of the fray. In order to put beyond a shadow of a doubt any question about a violation of neutral territory, Captain "Winslow, immediately upon discovering the Alabama, headed his vessel out to sea, and steamed away from the port until he had reached a distance of about seven mUes, the Alabama follow- ing in her wake at a distance of a mile and a half, the rebel flag, so soon to be struck, flaunting sau- cily in the breeze of morning. After reaching an offing of about seven miles, the THE UTSriTED STATES NAVY. , 105 Kearsarge slackened speed and turned her port side toward the Alabama slowly, allowing the latter to approach her. While bringing her port side to bear upon the Alabama, for the purpose of fighting the battle on that side, the Kearsarge, reserving her fire, and a deathlike silence prevailing on board, , permitted the Alabama to approach within a dis- tance of twelve hundred yards. The Kearsarge had five guns with which she fought the battle, mounted on the port side, her crew not being suf- ficiently large to work the whole seven guns upon one side. When the Alabama had arrived within the distance above mentioned, she opened the combat with a broadside fired at the Kearsarge. The Alabama fought seven of her guns, two more than were used by the Kearsarge, and also on her starboard side. None of the shots struck the Kearsarge, one or two passing over, and the rest falling short. The rever- berations of the cannon and the wicked, whizzing sound which the shot made in passing through the air, however, excited the men, who were anxious to return shot for shot. Captain Winslow, however, deemed it wise to allow his antagonist, evidently flushed with the hope of a s^edy and an easy victory, to approach still nearer. The Alabama, still approaching slowly, fired a second and a third broadside, none of the shots, however, taking efiect, before the Kearsarge returned a shot. When the proper distance seemed to be obtained Cap- tain Winslow opened his batteries upon the rebel, and poured broadside after broadside into her as rapidly as the gunners could load and fire. After the Kearsarge opened her batteries upon the 106 HAND-BOOK OF Alabama, a rapid and eontinuoTis fire was kept np from both sides. Each vessel of course kept her steam up, and each was sailing in a circle in a di- rection opposite to the other, keeping the starboard battery bearing upon her antagonist. Spectators describe the manoeuvring of both the ves- sels as beautiful. They continued approaching each other until, towards the end of the fight, a distance of but about five hundred yards separated them. The Alabama fired much more frequently than* the Kearsarge, and wasted a great deal more powder and ball. Generally her shots were evidently badly aimed, wild and high. Evidently her forte was to attack and awe into surrender unarmed merchant vessels ; but from the first the firing from her showed that she was not competent to grapple with the trained and disciplined crew of a vessel of war. Many of the shots struck and cut the rigging of the Kearsarge, without inflicting, however, any serious damage — the shrill whistle of every one as it flew over their heads, exciting the crew of the Kearsarge and rendering' them more than ever determined to conguer. The fight commenced at twenty minittes past ten o'clock, and lasted just one hour and five minutes. During this time four shots lodged in the hull of the Kearsarge. Eight shots in all struck her hull. One rifle shot passed entirely through her smokestack ; another rifle shell through the starboard side, below the main rigging, near the shear plank, bursting and wounding three men, causing the only casualties to the crew of the Kearsarge during the fight. THE UNITED STATES NATY. 107 One of these, a man named Dempsey, had his arm taken off, and the others received fractures of the legs. Another rifle shell struck under the stern and lodged in the rudder post without exploding ; another carried away the starboard life buoy ; an- other scratched the hammock netting aft. Three 32-pounders passed the port side, opposite the wardroom hatch. Another carried away one of the cranes- over the wardroom hatch, and, taking a slanting direction upward, passed, through the bot- tom of the cutter on the port side. Another rifle shot struck the top of the engine room skylight, cutting clear across it like a saw, and finally passed through the skylight window. Several struck the starboard light ; but their force was broken by chains hung on the side to cover and protect the boilers. These, therefore, caused no damage. Shots were continually whizzing through the rig- ging like hailstones, and it seems almost a miracle that more casualties did not occur. The first shot noticed as producing any effect upon ~" the Alabama struck her amidships, but in her up- per works, making a perceptible gap, but doing little or no serious damage. About half way through the fight an 11-inch shell exploded on the Alabama's deck, near one of the divisions, killing fifteen out of the nineteen men, and scattering bones and flesh in all directions, and cutting one man entirely in two. One of the Alabama's crew says the scuppers literally " ran blood." Third Lieutenant Wilson, also, taken prisoner, says he was knocked down four times, but escaped without a wound. From the deck of the Kearsarge it could be plainly seen that her effective and destructive fire was se- 108 HAND-BOOK OF riously injuring the Alabama, and as each, shot struck her side loud cheers went up from the crew of the Kearsarge, more than ever enthusiastic by a speedy prospect of success. During the entire fight the men (whose first baptism with fire this was) acted with the greatest coolness and determined courage, not a single one of them showing the " white feather." One hundred and seventy-four rounds were fired dur- ing the fight from the Kearsarge, and it is com- puted that the Alabama fired at least twice that number. At a quarter past eleven it was observed that Captain Semmes had altered his opinion in relation to the prowess and skill of his Yankee antagonist, and ar- rived at the conclusion that " discretion was the better part of valor ;' had, in short, as our amiable President once elegantly expressed it, decided to " turn tail and run." He veered round and com- menced steaming in the direction of the French coast, evidently desirous of placing himself as speedily as possible within the limits of the " marine league" which marks the boundary between French territory and the common ocean. The Kearsarge immediately followed, the Alabama continuing to fire her stern gun. Finding that the speed of the Kearsarge, who was rapidly gaining ■ on her, was superior to hers, the Alabama slack- ened speed, and it was reported that she had struck her fiag and seemed to be settling ; but her boats were not lowered, because, as was afterward learned, theyhad been shattered by the shot from the Kearsarge. No white flag being seen from the Kearsarge, she delivered ■ another final broadside, which did more damage than all the previous ones. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 109 The white flag was then run up. from the Alabama, and a boat from her approached the Kearsarge. The firing then finally ceased. The boat was under the command of an English officer, belonging to the Alabama, who informed Captain Winslow that the latter was in a sinking condition, and asked for boats to rescue the men. AJl the available boats of the Kearsarge were now lowered and manned ; but before a single one could reach her, the Alabama went down — down clear and straight to the bottom of the ocean. She was at this time about six miles outside the port, and about five hundred yards distant from the Kear- sarge. The men, as she was sinMng, jumped overboard. Many were doubtless drowned^— how many is not yet known. She had about the same sized crew as the Kearsarge, and seventy were all that were saved by the avail- able boats of the Alabama and taken from the water by those of the Kearsarge. Fifteen of those they saved were Wounded. Two of these died after being rescued, and the carpenter of the Alabama, one Eobinson, was picked up dead and perfectly naked. A new character now appeared upon the scene. An English yacht steamer belonging to the Eoyal Yacht Squadron, named the Deerhound, and owned by a gentleman in Liverpool, came in sight of the Kearsarge immediately upon the disappearance of the Alabama. It seems she had been at anchor during the early part of the action ; but towards its close weighed anchor and steamed away outside of the Kearsarge, afterward passing under her stern. Captain "Winslow hailed her and asked her 110 HAND-BOOK OF assistance in rescuing the. drowning men of the Alabama. She proceeded toward them, lowered her boats, which were seen to pick up a few men, and then, without approaching the Kearsarge again, steamed away, and, spreading her canvass, headed toward the English coast. Among others rescued by her were two English officers who came on board the Kearsarge to surrender the Alabama, and several other officers who had been permitted to leave with their boats to rescue their own crew, but who it appears deserted them and sought refuge on board their English tender. It is generally supposed that Captain Semmes escaped in this yacht, although among the officers of the Kearsarge this is by no means considered positive. One of the men taken prisoner asserts that the last he saw of the Captain, just before the ship went down, he was going down into his cabin, while another asserts that he saw him alongside of him in the water. It is proven that Mr. Kell, the first lieu- tenant and executive officer of the Alabama, did escape in one of the boats of the Deerhound. It has since been stated, and it is believed, that the yacht, which had been two days in port, was along- side the Alabama shortly before her departure, and that Captain Semmes put on board of her his chro- nometer and other articles of value. It is thought she might have saved a dozen men altogether. These, in good faith and legally, should have been ■ delivered to Captain "Winslow. "When they were taken the Alabama had struck her flag and sur- rendered, and these men were legitimately prison- ers. Captain "Winslow would have been perfectly justified in firing into the yacht. It is probable they had remained at Cherbourg expressly for the THE UNITED STATES NAVT. Ill purpose of aiding in the escape of Semmes in case, as he did, he should get the worst of the fight. Another instance of the fair and honorable dealing of ^^perfide Albion^ A few scattering men were picked up by some French pilot and fishing boats, and taken into Cherbourg. After saving all the men she could find, the Kear- sarge took a pilot and came into Cherbourg, arriv- ing there about two o'clock, without, it is believed, any serious damages. CAPTAIN -wnsrSLOW'S REPORTS. TTnited States Steamer Keaesaese, June 19 — P. M. Snt, — I have the honor to inform the department that the day subsequent to the arrival of the Kearsarge off this port on the Mth instant, I received a note from Captain Semmes, begging that the Kearsarge would not depart as he intended to fight her, and would not delay her but a day or two. According to this notice the Alabama left the port of Cherbourg this morning at about half-past nine o'clock. At twenty minutes past ten a. m. we discovered her steering towards us. Fearing the question of ju- risdiction might arise, we steamed to sea until a distance of six or seven miles was obtained from the Cherbourg breakwater, when we rounded to and commenced steering for the Alabama. As we approached her within about twelve hundred yards she opened fire, we receiving two or three broadsides before a shot was returned. The action continued, the respective steamers making a circle round and round, at a distance of about nine hundred yards from each other. 112 HAND-BOOK OF At the expiration of an hoiir tlie Alabama struck, going down in about twenty minutes afterwards and carrying many persons with her. It affords me great gratification to announce to the department that every officer and man did his duty, exhibiting a degree of coolness and fortitude which gave promise at the outset of certain vic- tory. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, John A. Winslow, Captain. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretaiy of the Navy. United States Steamer Kearsae&e, Chebbouhg, France, June 20, 1864. Sir, — I inclose herewith the surgeon's report of the casualties on board this vessel in the late action with the Alabama. Although we received some twenty-five or thirty shots, twelve or thirteen taking effect in the hull, by the mercy of God we have been spared the loss of any of our lives, whereas in the case of the Ala- bama the carnage, I learn, was dreadful. The ships were about equal in match, the tonnage being the same, the Alabama carrying a 100- pounder rifie, with one heavy 68-pounder and six broadside 32-pounders, the Kearsarge carrying four broadside 32-pounders, two 11-inch and one 28- pounder rifle— one gun less than the Alabama. The only shot which I fear will give us any trouble is a 100-pounder rifle-shell which entered our stern post and remains at present unexploded. It would seem almost invidious to particularize the conduct of any one man or officer, in which all'had THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 113 done their duty with a fortitude and coolness which can not be too well praised ; but I feel it due to my executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Thorn- ton, who superintended the working of the bat- tery, to particularly mention him for an example of coolness and encouragement to the men while fighting, which contributed much towards the suc- cess of the action. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, John A. .Winslow, Captain. Hon. GmEON Welles, Secretary of the 'Sscvy. REPORT OP THE STJR&EON OF THE KEARSARGE. Surgeon Browne reports : — John W. Dempsey, quarter gunner, has had an arm amputated, owing to a fracture. WilUam Gwin and James Macbeth, ordinary seamen, severely wounded. Kennebec, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built at Thomaston, Me., by G. W. Lawrence, engines by Novelty Iron Works, K Y., 1861. Attacks Forts Jackson and St. Philip, but fouling in obstructions, did not pass by, April 24, 1862. Attacks, but did not pass the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Shells a large steamer aground under the guns of Fort Morgan, Jan. 9, 1864. «^ Kensington, S., 4 guns. 1,052 tons. P. Attacked by rebel batteries at Ellis' Cliff, June 25, 1862. 114 HAND-BOOK OF At the capture of Sabine Pass, Texas, Sept. 25, 1'862. Destroys the railroad bridge, the barracks, and two schooners at Taylor's Bayou, Oct. li, 1862. Kenwood, S. W., 6. guns. 232 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. At Yazoo City [see Tazoo City], July 18, 1863. At Morganzia, Sept. 30, 1863. Keosauqaa, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced, engines contracted for in 1863. Keokuk, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 2 turrets. 677 tons. Built by J. S. Underbill at the Dry Dock Iron "Works, K T., for C. W. Whitney, Esq. Launched, Deo, 6, 1862. In the attack upon Eort Sumter she was struck ninety times. Nineteen shots pierced her through at the water line. In short, the vessel was completely riddled [see Fort Sumter], April 7, 1863. Sunk off Charleston Bar, at 7.30 A. m., nothing being seen after she went down but her smoke stack, April 8, 1862. Kewaydin, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced, engines contracted for in 1863. Keystone State, S. W., 13 guns. 1,364 tons. L. 222, B. 32, D. 17. P.^ C. $125,000. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. Attacked by two rebel iron-clads off Charleston Bar, S. C, at 4.30 A. M. She was set on fire by their shells. Her steam chests exploded, killing 20 men and wounding 20 others. At the time of the acci- THE TJNITED STATES ITAVT. 115 dent the Keystone State had on a Ml head of steam, and was running at full speed to run down one of the rebel vessels [see Iron-clad Kaid off Charleston, S. C], Jan. 31, 1863. « Kepaired at Philadelphia and sailed, Oct. 27, 1863. Key West, S. "W"., 9 guns. 207 tons. P. Mississippi Squadron. Kickapoo, Iron-clad, i guns. 970 tons. Building at St. Louis, Mo., 1864. Kineo, S., 6 guns. 507 tons. Built at Portland, Me., by J. W. Dyer, engines by Morgan Iron Works, 'N. T. Launched, Oct 9, 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see 'New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Attacked by batteries at Baton Kouge, Aug. 6, 1862. Attacked by rebel battery at Donaldsonville, Oct. 4, 1862. Attempts the passage of th§ Port Hudson batteries [see Port Hudson], March 14, 1863. Aids in repulsing the rebel attack upon Donaldson- ville, June 28, 1863. Kingfisher, Bark, 7 guns. 450 tons. L. 121, B. 28, D. 14. P. C. $17,000. "Went to pieces in a gale of wind on coast of Florida, March 7, 1864. King Philip, S. W., 2 guns. 500 tons. Attached to the "Washington, D. 0., Navy Yard. Kinsman, Steamer, 4 guns. 400 tons. Engages a rebel battery and the gunboat " Cotton" near Brashear City, ISTov. 1, 1862. 116 HAND-BOOK OF Engages the Confederate gunboat " Cotton" and the batteries in Bayou Teche, Jan. 14, 1863. Snagged and sunk near Brashear City, Feb. 23, 1863. Kittatinny, 3-masted Schooner, 6 guns. 421 tons. P. West Gulf Squadron. A blockader attached to the "West Gulf Squadron, 1862-4. Eepaired at and sailed from New York, Aug., 1863. Klamath, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Built at Ciacin- nati, Ohio, 1863. Koka, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Camden, KJ. ■ Kosciusko, Earn. [See Lancaster.] L. Lackawanna, S., 14 guqs. 1,533 tons. Built at the New York Navy Yard, engines by the Allaire Iron Works, N. Y. Launched, 1863. Captures the Neptune, B. R., June 13, 1863. Captures the Planter, B. E., June 15, 1863. Ladona, S., 7 guns. 861 tons. Captured while attempt- . ing to run the blockade in Ossibaw Sound by the Unadilla, Aug. 4, 1862. Purchased by the Navy Department and converted into a gunboat, 1863. In the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug, 17, 1863. Lafayette, S. W., 8 guns. 1,000 tons. Built at St. Louis. Euns the Yicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's fleet], April 16, 1863. THE triTITED STATES NAVY. 117 At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. At the capture of Fort De Eussy, May 9, 1863. Lancaster, S., 30 guns. 2,362 tons. Built at Philadel- phia, 1858. Flag ship of the Pacific Squadron, 1861-4. « Lancaster, Earn. Mississippi Squadron. Ean the Vicksburg batteries at sunrise. Her boilers were exploded, and being an old and rotten vessel, she went to pieces and sunk immediately. Crew saved. May 25, 1863. Larkspur, S., 2 guns. 125 tons. P. South Atlantic Squadron. Lanrel, S. W., 1 gun. 50 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Letaigb, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons. Built at Chester, Pennsylvania. Launched at Chester, Pa., Jan. 17, 1863. Experienced a terrible gale at sea, Aug. 26, 1863. Arrived at Charleston, S. C, Aug. 30, 1863. Lenapee, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Greenpoint, L. I., 1863. Launched at Greenpoint, L. I., May 28, 1863. Leslie, S., 1 gun. 100 tons. P. Tender at the "Wash- ington Navy Yard. Letters of Marque. U. S. naval officers receive instruc- tions to treat all persons sailing under letters of marque from the rebel authorities as pirates, April 21, 1861. Jeff. Davis orders persons sailing under Confederate letters of marque to make war upon the commerce of the United States, " sink, burn, and destroy," May 23, 1861. 118 HAND-BOOK OF Lexington, S. "W., 7 guns. M8 tons. Attacts Confederate batteries on the Missouri shore, and engages the . rebel gunboat Yankee off Hick- man, Ky., Sept. 4, 1861. Attacks a 16-guri battery, the rebel gunboat Yankee, and one gunboat, name unknown, dis%bling the former, at Lucas Bend, Mo., Sept. 10, 1861. Engages the rebel batteries three miles above Colum- bus, Ky., Oct. 7, 1861. Attacks rebel batteries at Belmont, Mo., Nov. 9, 1861. Makes a reconnoissance to Columbus, Ky., Jan. 7, 1862. At the capture of Fort Henr/, Feb. 6, 1862. At Pittsburg Landing, April 6, 1862. Captures Charles City, Ark., June 17, 1862. On the Yazoo expedition [see Yazoo batteries], Dec. 29,1862. At the capture of Arkansas Post [see Arkansas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. At Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. At MiUiken's Bend [see Milliken's Bend], June 7, 1863. On the "White Eiver [see "White Biver expedition], Aug. 15, 1863. LightbonseSi The rebels destroy the lights along the coast and in Chesapeake and Boanoke Bivers, April 28, 1861. Lilac, S., 2 guns. 129 tons. North Atlantic Squadron. Lilly, S. "W., 1 gun. So tons. Mississippi Squadron. Sunk by collision in the Yazoo Biver, May 3, 1863. Linden, S. W., 6 guns. 177 tons. Having a detachment of troops on board, goes up to Mound City, shelling the woods. The troops were THE TTNITED STATES NAVT. 119 landed and burned several houses in retaliation for the burning of the transport steamers Jacob Moss- brain and Grrampus, Jan. 13, 1863. At Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. -At Tazoo-City [see Yazoo Kiver expedition], May 21, 1863. Lioness, Earn. Mississippi Squadron. On the Tazoo River expedition [see Yazoo batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. Little Rebel, S. W., 4 guns. 151 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. Captured by the TJnion flotilla at Memphis, June 6, 1862. Lizzie, Steamtug. (Chartered.) From Philadelphia bound to Key West. Put into Nassau, N. P.,- short of coal. "Was refused coal, and it was subsequently ascertained that there was a plot to capture her by a number of Southern des- peradoes in l^assau, Feb. 24, 1864. Louisiana, S., 5 guns. 395 tons. L. 143, B. 27, D. 8. P. C. $35,000. Had a sharp conflict at Chincoteague Inlet with the rebels, who attempted to cut off two of her boats which had -been sent in to destroy a vessel which was being converted into a privateer, Oct. 5, 1861. Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. Makes a reconnoissance to Edenton, IST. C, Feb. 12, 1862. At Winton, N. C. [see Winton, IST. C], Feb. 19, 1862. At Newbern,N". C. [see Newbern, K C], March 14, 1862. 120 HAHD-BOOK OF Eepulses tlie rebels at- Washington, N". 0., Sept. 6, 1862. Aids the TJ. S. troops when besieged at "Washington, K 0. [see Washington, N.C.], April 1, 1863. LouiSTille, Iron-clad, 13 guns. 527 tons. Attacks Eort Donelson, Feb. 14, 1862. Engages the rebel gunboats at Fort PiUow, May 10, 1862. At the capture of Memphis and the destruction of the rebel flotilla, June 6, 1862. Engages the upper Vicksburg batteries, June 15, 1862. At Arkansas Post [see Arkansas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. Euns the Vicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. Ln1)iii, S., 1 gun. 68 tons. P. Tender at the Brooklyn Navy Tard. M. Macedonian, Sloop of war, 16 guns. 1,341 tons. Eebuilt at Gosport Navy Yard, 1836. Is the practice ship for midshipmen at Newport, E. I., 1864. Mackinaw, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at New York Navy Yard. Launched, April 22, 1863. inada:^aska, S., 10 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1863-4. Magnolia, S. W., 5 guns. 843 tons. Was captured, Feb. 19, 1862, off Pass I'Outre by the Brooklyn and others. Condemned and purchased by the Navy Department, and converted into a gunboat, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 121 Mahaska, S. "W., 8 guns. 833 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth, N. H., I^avy Tar3, engines by the Morgan Iron Works, 1862. Destroys eleven salt works, thr-ee schooners, a number of scows and boats, and captures a lighter and twenty-five canoes near Mathew's Court House, Ya., Nov. 21, 1862. Eeeonnoiters in the vicinity of Mathew's Court House, Va., Dec. 12, 1862. The attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Sumter, sec- ond attack], Aug. IT, 1863. niahopac, Iron-clad, 2 guns. l,03i tons. Built by Secor & Co., Jersey City, IST. J. Launched, May 17, 1864. MalYern, S. W., 5 guns. 627 tons. Captured B. E. ITame changed from EUie and Annie. She was a prize to the TJ. S. S. Mphon, Nov. 9, 1863. Before she was complete in her outfit the Chesapeake piracy occurred, and she was sent in pursuit of the vessel, and succeeded in capturing her in Mud Cove, N. S. She then took her prize to Halifax, N. S., and turned her over to the British authori- ties, Dec, 1863. Put in commission at Boston, Feb. 9, 1864. Flag ship Admiral Lee's flotilla, James Eiver, May, 1864. IManaynnk, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Building at Pittsburg. Manhattan, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built by Se- cor & Co., Jersey City, N. J., and launched Oct. 14, 1863. Maniton, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced, engines contracted for in 1863. 122 HAND-BOOK OF Manitou, Steamer, 2 guns. Mississippi Squadron. "With Battler, captures the rebel steamer Louisville in Little Kiver, July, 1863. Maratanza, S. ~W., 6 guns. Y86 tons. Built at the Eos- ton Navy Yard, engines by Harrison Loring, Boston, 1861-2. Attacks Fort Darling, James Kiver, Va. [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. Sends a boat expedition to Merrill's Inlet, S. C, May 3, 1863. Marblehead, S., 6 guns. 507 tons. Built at Ifewbury- port, Mass., by G. W. Jackman, Jr., engines by Highland Iron "Works, Newburg, If. T., 1861. Launched, Oct. 18, 1861. Arrived at Old Point Comfort, March 22, 1862. On the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. Accompanied the iron-clad Passaic on a reconnois- sance to Thunderbolt battery, Ga., Feb. 1, 1863. Attacked by rebels near Fort Trumbull, Stono Kiver, S. C, July 16, 1863. ■ Arrived at Brooklyn ISTavy Yard, Jan. 22, 1864-. Maria, S., 2 guns. 170 tons. Building at New York, 1864. Maria J. Carlton, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 178 tons. . L. 98, B. 27, D. 7. P. C. $7,200. 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [se& New Orleans], April, 1862. Sunk while bombarding Forts Jackson and St. Philip by a 10-inch shot from Fort Jackson, April 19, 1862. Marietta, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 4:79 tons. Building at Pittsburg, Pa., 1864. Marigold, S., 2 guns. 115 tons. P. East Gulf Squad- ron. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 123 Marine Brigade, organized by Erigadier General A. "W. Ellet, who commanded the flotilla in the flag ship Autocrat. It was employed as a marine infantry and artillery, acting either on shore or on the rivers, 1862-3. Left Greenville, Miss., for the Tennessee Eiver, April 5, 1863. Departed from Cairo, 111., April 14, 1863. Attacked by TOO rebels and 2 pieces of cannon under Colonel Woodward near Duck River. The enemy supposed them to be unarmed transports, and after a sharp engagement they fled, April 26, 1863. Left the Tennessee Kiver, having inflicted much dam- age on the enemy, destroying numbers of flat and ferry boats, May 7, 1863. Arrived at Cairo, May 8, 1863. Left Cairo, May 16, 1863. ' Arrived in time to engage the enemy, who had sur- rounded the U. S. troops under Major Hubbard, and drove them off and burned the town of Austin, May 22, 1863. Departed from Helena, May 26, 1863. Arrived at Yicksburg, May 29, 1863. Destroys a rebel steam foundry at Yicksburg by erecting a battery opposite the city and keeping up a steady fire upon it, June 23 to July 2, 1863.. The following is a list of steamers in the Mississippi Marine Brigade, Brigadier-General Alfred "W. El- let commanding : Autocrat, Captain J. E. Crandell. Adams, Lieutenant-Colonel G. E. Currie. Baltic, Major J. J. Falliday. Diana, Colonel Charles E. Ellet. Fairchild, Captain J. C. Brooks. John Eaine, Major J. M. Hubbard. Woodford, hospital ship. Dr. James Eoberts. 124 HAND-BOOK OF Marine Corps. A battalion under Major J. G. Eeynolds participated in the battle of Bull Kun, July 21, 1861. A battalion at the capture of Port Koyal, Nov. 1, 1862. At Fort Sumter operations, 1863. Marion, Sloop of war, 8 guns. 566 tons. Built at the Charlestown Navy Yard, 1839. Attached to the Naval Academy, Newport, E. I., 1862-4. Marmora, S. W., 8 guns. SOY tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. In White Eiver [see White Eiver expedition], Aug. 15, 1863. Mary Sanford, S., 3 gung. 757 tons. P. 1863. South Atlantic Squadron. Mason and Slidell, rebel ministers to England and France. Ean the blockade in the rebel steamer Theodora from Charleston, S. C, Oct. 12, 1861. Formally received at Havana, Cuba, Oct. 24, 1861. Eemoved from the British mail steamer Trent by order of Captain Wilkes of the San Jacinto, Nov. 8, 1861. Placed in Fort Warren, Boston harbor, Dec, 1861. Eeleased from Fort Warren and embarked on board of H. B. M. steamer Einaldo, Jan. 2, 1862. Arrived in England and received very coldly by the authorities and people, Jan. 29, 1862. Massaclinsetts, S., 5 guns. 1,155 tons. L. 219, B. 33, D. 25. P. C. $172,500. Bombards Fort Twiggs on Ship Island, Miss., July 9, 1861. THE UNITED STATES NAVT^ 125 Engages the rebel steamer Florida in Mississippi Sound and drives her oflf, Oct. 19, 1861. Supply steamer, South Atlantic Squadron, 1863-i. IMassasoit, S. "W"., 10 guns, 974 tons. Built at Boston, 1863. Mattaftesett, S. "W"., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at New York, 1863-4. Put in commission, April, 1864. Sailed from New York as convoy to the Onondaga, April 25, 1864. Matthew Tassar, Schooner, 3 guns. 182 tons. L. 93, B. 27, D. 8. P. C. $7,500. One of the Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Attached to the Potomac flotilla, 1863-4. Maninee, S., 5 guns. 593 tons. Built at New York. Mayflower, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Boston. Memphis, S., 7 guns. 791 tons. B. K. Captured at sea by the gunboat Magnolia, July 31, 1863. . Purchased by the Navy Department and converted into a gunboat, 18.63. Attacks the rebel iron-clad rams off Charleston Bar, S. C. [see Iron-clad Eaid off Charleston, S. C], June 31, 1863. Memphis, Tenn. Shelby Co, is situated on an elevated bluff on the left bank of the Mississippi Eiver, at the head of ship navigation, immediately below the mouth of the Wolf Eiver. It is built on the site of Fort Assumption. It is 790 miles, by course of the river, from New Orleans, and 240 miles below the junction of the Mississippi and Ohio Eivers. It was protected by batteries and the rebel gunboats General Beure- gard (blown up). Little Eebel (captured), Yan Dorn 126 HAND. -BOOK OF (escaped), General Lovell (sunk), Jeff. Thompson (blown up). General S. Price (captured), Sumter (cap- tured), and General Bragg (captured). The Union flotilla which captured Memphis and engaged the rebel flotilla and used it up, consisted of the gunboats Benton (flag ship), Louisville, Carondelet, Cairo, St. Louis, rams Queen of the West, Monarch, and Lan- caster JSTo. 3, June 6, 1862. Mendota, S. "W"., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at New York. Launched, Jan. 31, 1863. Mercidita, S., 9 guns. 1,021 tons. L. 182, B. 30, D. 15. P. C. $100,000. Went in commission at Brooklyn I^&yj Yard, Dec. 5, 1861. Sends a boat expedition to Apalachicola/'Fla., who find the place deserted. They destroy the battery at St. Vincents, Fla., March 24, 1862. Sends boats in company with those from the Saga-. more to the city of Apalachicola, Fla., and burns three schooners and captures two sloops loaded with cotton, April 3, 1862. Attacked by two rebel iron-clad rams off Charleston Bar, S. C, at 4.25 a. m. During the action a shot from the enemy pierced her condenser and the steam drum of the port boiler. She was rammed twice, and ordered to surrender. Lieut. Comman- der Abbot, her executive officer, went on board one of the rams and surrendered the vessel ; but owing to the presence of the increasing Union squadron, the Mercidita could not be towed into Charleston harbor as a prize. She lost 3 killed and 4 wounded [see Iron-clad Eaid off Charleston, S. C], Jan. 31, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NATT. 127 Mercury, 2 guns. 187 tons. L. 121, B. 22, D. 7. P. C. $20,000. At the capture of Fort Eoyal [see PortKoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1862. After long and arduous service her bottom dropped out in Port Poyal harbor. The engines were saved and shipped to the New York Yard, where a new hull was built for them, 1863, "No. 2" launched, Sept. 14, 1863. Merrimac, S. W., 6 guns. 684 tons. B. E. Captured by the Iroquois near New Inlet, N. C, July 24, 1863. Fitted at New York, 1863-4. Merrimac, S., 50 guns. 3,200 tons. Scuttled at the Gos- port Navy Yard, April 20, 18,61. She was raised by the rebels and converted into an iron-clad, 1861-2. (Rebel iron-clad). Made her first appearance in her new rig and under her new flag, March, 1862. Merrimac Figlit. Ou Saturday, the 8th of March, 1862, at 12.45 p. M., three small steamers in appearance were discovered rounding Sewall's Point, and as they came in full broadside view one of them was recog- nized as the iron-plated steam battery Merrimac from the large size of her smoke pipe. They were heading for Newport News, and in obedience to a signal all hands were called upon the Union vessels and imme- diate preparations made for an engagement with her. While passing Sewall's Point, the rebels there opened fire upon the Congress and Cumberland from a rifle battery. The fire was returned by the Union vessels with broadside guns and forecastle pivots. The Min- nesota steamed up to within about one and a half miles of Newport News-, when she grounded. The 128 HAND-BOOK OF tide was running' ebb, and althongb in the cbannei there was not sufficient water for her, as she drew twenty-eight feet, and the bottom soft and lumpy, it was impossible to force the ship over. At this time the Merrimac had passed the frigate Congress and run into the sloop of war Cumberland, and fifteen minutes later the latter went down by the head. About 2.30 p. M. the Merrimac engaged the Congress, throwing shot and shell into her with terrific effect, while the shot from the Congress glanced from her iron-plated sloping sides without doing any apparent damage. At 3.30 p. m. the Congress was obliged to haul down her colors. At 4 p. m. the Merrimac and rebel gunboats Jamestown and Patrick Henry bore down upon the Minnesota. The iron battery drew so much water that it could not come within a mile of her. She took a position on the starboard bow, but did not fire with accuracy, and the shot only passed through the ship's bow. The Merrimac was fired upon with a pivot 10-inch gun without apparent ef- ' feet, and at 7 p. m. she too hauled off, and all three vessels steamed towards !N"orfolk. From 10 p. m. until 4 A.M. all hands were at work with steamtugs and haw- sers endeavoring to haul the Minnesota off the bant, but with no avail. Operations were suspended until another tide. At 2 a. m., 9th of March, the iron battery Monitor, Commander John L. "Worden, which had ar- rived theevening previous at Hampton Koads, went alongside of the fiag ahip and reported for duty. At 6 a. m. the enemy appeared again coming down from Oraney Island. They ran past the flag ship and were heading for Fortress Monroe. The Merrimac ran near theEipEaps, and then turned into the channel through which the Minnesota had to come. Again all hands were called and another attack made when she ap- THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 129 proaclied within a mile of the Monitor. She imme- diately ran right within range of the Merrimac, com- pletely covering the Minnesota, as far as it was possible with her small dimensions, and laid herself right along- side of the Merrimac. Gun after gun was fired by the Monitor, which was returned with whole broadsides from the rebels with no effect. The Merrimac, finding she could make nothing of the Monitoi*, commenced again upon the Minnesota. In the morning she had put an 11-inch shot under the Minnesota's counter, near the water line, and now on her second approach the Minnesota opened upon her with all her bi»adside guns and 10-inch pivot^a broadside which would have blown out of water any timber built ship in the world. She returned the fire of the Minnesota with her rifled bow gun, with -a shell that passed through the cMef engineer's state room, through the engineers' mess room amidships, and burst in the boatswain's room, tearing four rooms all into one in its passage, and exploding two charges of powder, which set the ship on fire ; but it was promptly extinguished by a party headed by the first lieutenant. Her second shell went through the boiler of the tug boat Dragon, exploding it and causing some consternation on board of the Minnesota for the moment, until the matter was explained. This time the Minnesota had concentrated upon the Merrimac an incessant fire from her gun deck, spar deck, and forecastle pivot guns, and at least fifty solid shot struck the rebel on her slanting side without producing any apparent effect. By the time she had fired her third shell the little Monitor had come down upon her, placing herself be- tween the Minnesota and Merrimac, and compelled her to change her position. In doing so she grounded, and again the Minnesota poured jn upon her all the 130 HAND-BOOK OF guns could be brought to bear upon her. As soon as she got off she stood down the bay, the Monitor chasing her with all speed ; when suddenly the Mer- rimac turned around and ran full speed into her an- tagonist. For a moment some anxiety was felt, but instantly a shot was seen to plunge into the iron roof of the Merrimae, which damaged her considerably. For some time after this the rebels concentrated their whole battery upon the tower and pilot house of the Monitor, and soon after the latter stood down for Fortress Monroe to extricate a shot which had fauled in one of her guns. Soon after the Merrimae and the two other steamers headed for the Minnesota, who lay hard and immovably aground, and they could take position under her stern and rake her.. The Minnesota had expended most of her solid shot and was badly crippled, and her officers and men were worn out with fatigue ; but 'even in this extreme dilemma they were determined never to give up the ship to the rebels, and, after consulting the officers, the Captain ordered all preparations to be made to destroy the ship after all hope was gone of saving her. On as- cending the poop deck he observed that the enemy's vessels had changed their course and were heading for Craney Island. It was then determined to lighten the ship by throwing overboard all the 8-inch guns, hoisting out provisions, and starting water, etc. At 2 p. M. they made another attempt to save the ship by the use of a number of powerful tugs and the steamer S. E. Spaiilding, and succeeded in dragging her half a mile distant, and again she Avas immovable, the tide having fallen. At two o'clock on the morning of March 10th she was once more afloat and at anchor opposite Fortress Monroe, March 8, 9, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 131 Made her appearance in Hampton Koads in company with several gunboats, capturing three merchant vessels at anchor off Newport IN^ews, Ya., April 11, 1862. Came out of Elizabeth River cautiously, but finding the Monitor and fleet of gunboats ready to receive her, she went back to her anchorage off Craney Island, May 9, 1862. Blown up by order of her commander near Craney Island, on the Elizabeth Kiver, May 11, 1862. Metacomet, S. "W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Stack's ship-yard, Williamsburg, L. I., 1863. Launched, March 7, 1863. Put in commission, Jan., 1864. Kan into the gunboa,.t Tioga, damaging one of her paddle-wheels considerablyj Feb. 2, 1864. Meteor, S. W. 6 guns. 221 tons. "West Gulf Squadron. Miami, S. W., 8 guns. 730 tons. Built at the Philadel- —phia Navy Yard-, engines by Merrick & Sons, Philadelphia, 1861. Launched, Nov. 16, 1861. One of the steam division of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April; 1862. At Vicksburg, June, 1862. Miantonomoh, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1863. Launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Aug. 15, 1863. Michigan, S. "W"., 1 gun. 582 tons. Built at Erie, Penn,, 1844. On special service on the Lakes, 1864. 132 HAND-BOOK OF Midnight, Bark, 7 guns. 386 tons. L. 126, B. 27, D. 12.. P. C. $19,000. I^ame changed from Dawn. ' On the blockade. South Atlantic Squadron. 1862-4. Midsliipman (B. H.), Porter's howitzer Battery, at the at- tack upon Roanoke Island [see Poanoke Island, Feb. 8, 1862. mignoncttC) S. W., guns. 50 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. Milliken's Bend. The enemy, 4,000 strong, attacked the Union Depot at Milliken'^s Bend, which was guarded by a part of the 29th Iowa Yolunteers and two col- ored regiments. The Lexington arid Choctaw arrived and opened their guns upon the enemy after they had nearly overpowered the garrison, and drove them off in confusion, June 7, 1863. Milwankie, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 970 tons. Built at St. Louis, .1863. Launched, Feb. 4, 1864. Mingoe, S. "W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Borden- town, ]Sr. J., 1863. Launched, Aug. 6, 1863. Minnesota, S., 62 guns. 3,307 tons. Built at the Wash- ington ]^avy Yard, 1855. Captures the ship Argo from Pichmond, Ya., for Bremen, with a cargo of tobacco, May 19, 1861. . Flag ship at the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark at Hatteras Inlet, N. C. [see Hatteras Inlet], Aug. 27-29, 1861. Arrives at New York with Confederate prisoners taken at Hatteras Inlet, Sept. 2, 1861. Participates in the engagement with the Merrimac THE TJN-ITED STATES NAVY. 133 in Hampton Koads [see Merrimac Fight], March 8, 9, 1862. Attacks Sewall Point battery, May 8, 1862. Attempt by the rebels to blow her up by a torpedo while off Newport News, which caused consider- able excitement on board, but deing very little damage to the ship, April 9, 1864. Minnetonka, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not com- menced, engine contracted for, 1863.- Mississippi, S. W., 13 guns. 1,692 tons. Built at Phila- delphia, 1841. Machinery having been tampered with by disloyal parties, she was obliged to return to the Boston Navy Yard for repairs, May 23, 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Destroys the rebel ram Manassas at daylight on the morning of April 24, 1862. Grounded in passing the Port Hudson batteries, and was burned by her oflicerB to prevent her falling into rebel hands, March 14, 1863. Mississippi River Flotilla [now Squadron] was organized by Captain (late Admiral) A. H. Foote, TJ. S. N., 1861. Employed in keeping open the Mississippi, Cumber- land, and Tennessee Kivers and convoying' trans- ports during 1861-4. Mississippi ^rer Gnnboat Divisions. From New Orleans to Donaldsonville will constitute the First District. From Donaldsonville to Eed Eiver, the Second District. From Eed Kiver to Natchez, the Third District. From Natchez to Yicksburg, the Fourth District. From Vicksburg to White Eiver, the Fifth District. From "White Eiver to Cairo, the Sixth District. 134: HAND-BOOK OF From Cairo to head of Tennessee Eiver, the Seventh District. From Cumberland River to its source, and the Upper Ohio, the Eighth District. mississippi Squadron. The names of vessels belonging to the diffetent Districts : FiEST District. — ^Essex, General Price, Little Eebel. Second Disteict. — Lafayette, Kenwood, Signal, Neosho. Thied Disteict. — Choctaw, Osage, Maniton, Cham- pion, Lexington, Chillicothe. Foueth Disteict. — Benton, Carlew, Kattler, Pitts- burg, Carondelet, Forest Eose, Argosy. Futh Disteict. — Louisville, Conestoga, Great "Wes- tern, Torrence, Mound City, Gen. Bragg, Marmora, Cricket, Eomeo, Prairie Bird, Petrel. Sixth Disteict. — Eastport, Tylor, Silver Cloud, Hast- ings, Queen City, Covington, Juliet, Linden, ISTew Era, Naumkeag, Paw Paw, Peasta, Fawn. Seventh Disteict. — ^Exchange, Key West, Tawah, St. Clair. Eighth Disteict. — Brilliant, Fair Play, Eeindeer, Springfield, Silver Lake, Victory, Moose. Mistletoe, S. "W., guns. 50 tons. Tender Mississippi Squadron, 1863. • Modoc, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Green- point, L. I., by J. S. Underbill, 1863-4. Mohawk, S., 9 guns. 459 tons. P. Buiirat Philadel- phia, 1858. Mohican, S., 7 guns. 459 tons. Built at Kittery, Me., 1858. Launched, 1859. At the capture of Port Eoyal [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. - THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 135 Plag ship at the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fernandina, Fla. J, March 4, 1862. Visits Brunswick, Ga., March 9, 1862. On special service in search of privateers, 1863-4. Chases the rebel bark Fanny Crenshaw out of th'e harbor of Eio Janeiro, Ifeept. 12, 1868. Arrives at Philadelphia, April 15, 1864. Arrives at JSTew-York, April 23, 1864. Mohongo, S. W., 10 guns. 1,030 tons. Built by Secor & Co., Jersey Cit;;^ 1863-4. Monadnock, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Building at the Boston Navy Yard, 1862-4. Launched, March 23, 1864. mondamin, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for, 1863. iMonitor, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 116 tons. Built for John Ericsson by T. F. Rowland, Continental Iron "Works, Greenpoint, L. I., 1861. Launched, Jan. 30, 1862. Arrived at Hampton Eoads at 9 p. m., March 8, 1862. Got under way at 8 a. m., and went to quarters. 8.45, opened fire on the Merrimac. 11.30, Lieu- tenant (now Captain) John Lorimer "Worden was injured in the eyes, while in the pilot house, by the exploding of a shell on one of the " peep holes" of the pilot house. Lieut. S. D. Greene then took charg6.of the vessel until 12 m., when the Merri- mac retreated to Sewall's Point, Ya. [see Merrimac Fight], March 9, 1862. Altacks Sewall's Point battery, and holds the Merri- inac in check. May 8, 1862. Attacks Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. At City Point, Ya., June 15, 1862. 136 HAND-BOOK OF Left Hampton Eoads in tow of the United States steamer Ehode Island on the 29th of December, 1862, at 2.30 p. m. Wind light at S. W., weather clear and pleasant, and every prospect of its con- tinuation. Passed Cape JHenTy at 6 p. m., water smooth and everything working well. During the night the weather continued the same. At 5 a. m,, Dec. 30, she began to experience a swell from the southward, with a slight increase of the wind from the soiithwest, the sea breaking over the pilot house forward and striking the base of the tower ; but not with sufficient force to break over it. Found that the packing of oakum under and around the base of the tower had loosened a little from the work- ing of the tower as the vessel pitched and rolled. , Speed at this time about five knots. Ascertained from the engineer of the watch that the bilge pumps kept her perfectly free, occasionally sucking. Felt no apprehension at the time. The weather during the day and until 6 p. m. was variable, with occasional squalls of wind and -rain, and towards evening the swell somewhat decreased, the bilge pumps being found amply sufficient to keep her clear of the water that penetrated through the sight hole of the pilot house, hawser hole, and base of tower, all of which had been well caulked previous to leaving. At 7.30 the wind hauled round to the south, increas- ing in strength and causing the sea to rise. Com- puted position at this time, about fifteen miles south of Cape Hatteras Shoals. Found the vessel towed badly, yawing very much, and with the in- creased motion making somewhat more water around the base of the tower. The engineer was ordered to put had so long been watching, but which never got out. The levee of New Orleans was one scene of desola- tion. Ships, steamers, cotton, coal, etc., were all in one blaze, and it was with difficulty that they could avoid the floating conflagration. On the evening of the 29th Captain Bailey arrived from below with the gratifying intelligence that the forts had surrendered to Commander Porter, and had delivered up all pub- lic property and were being paroled, and the navy had been made to surrender unconditionally, as they had conducted themselves with bad faith, burning and sinking their vessels while a flag of truce was flying and the forts negotiating, and the Louisiana, their great iron-clad battery, blown up almost along- side of the vessel in which they were negotiating ; hence their ofiicers were not paroled, but sent home 168 HAND-BOOK OF to be treated according to the judgment of the government. General Butler came up the same day, and arrangements were made for bringing up his troops. Farragut then sent on shore and hoisted the American flag on the custom house, and hauled down the Louisiana State flag from the city hall, as the mayor had avowed that no man in New Or- leans dared to haul it down, March 23 to April 26, 1862. The following is a list of rebel vessels which partici- pated in and were destroyed in the engagement at Forts Jactson and St. Philip, when passed by Flag Ofiicer D. G. Farragut on the morning of ^pril 24, and at New Orleans, April 25, 1862 : 0. S. Navy Yessels. — Lbuisiana, Iron-clad, 16 guns. 200 men. Commander Mitchell. Manassas, Iron-clad, 1 gun. 30 men. Commander "Worley. " McEae, Steamer, 8 guns. 130 men. Commander Huger. Governor Moore, Steamer, 3 guns. 93 men. Com- mander Kennon. General Quitman, Steamer, 2 guns. 90 men. Com- mander Grant. Jackson, Steamer, 2 guns. 75 men. Commander Eenshaw. State Gunboats. — Lovell, Steamer, 1 gun. 75 men. Warrior, 2 guns. 75 men. Commander Stevenson. Eesolute, 2 guns. 70 men. Commander Hooper. Eeliance, 2 guns. 75 men. Breckinridge, 1 gun. 53 men. Stonewall Jackson, 1 gun. 72 men. Galveston, 2 guns. 75 men. Anglo-Norman, 2 guns. 80 men. Star, 1 gun, 40 men. THE TTNITED STATES NAVY. 159 Captueed at New Oeleanb. — ^Mississippi, Iron-clad, 20 guns. Not completed. Burnt. Anglo-Norman, Iron-clad, 1 gun. Set on fire and sunk. Three Kamg, building at Algiers. Sew York ¥acht Club offer their squadron to the govern- ment of the United States for war vessels, April 30, 1861. The yachts Henrietta, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., and Hope, T. P. Ives, Esq., of Providence, R. I., were accepted by the Treasury Department as rev- enue cutters, and their owners appointed lieuten- ants in command of their respective vessels. May 15, 1861. Niagara, S., 15 guns. 4,582 tons. Built by George Steers at Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1855. Sailed from Boston, April 26, 1861. , Arrived at New York, April 28, 1861. Sailed from New York, May 5, 1861. Arrived off Charleston, May 10, 1861. Sailed from off Charleston, May 14, 1861. Arrived at Havana, May 19, 1861. Sailed from Havana, May 22, 1861. Arrived at Fort Pickens, May 25, 1861. Sailed from Fort Pickens, May 28, 1861. Arrived at Mobile, May 28, 1861. Sailed from Mobile, June 11, 1861. Arrived at Fort Pickens, June 12, 1861. Sailed from Fort Pickerfs, July 3, 1861. Arrived at Key West, July 8,' 1861. Sailed from Key "West, July 10, 1861. Arrived at Cienfuegos, July 14, 1861. Sailed from Cienfuegos, July 15, 1861. Arrived at Key West, July'20, 1861. 160 HAND-BOOK OF Sailed from Kej West, July 28, 1861. Arrived at Fort Pickeus, July 31, 1861. Sailed from Fort Pickens, Aug. 4, 1861. Arrived at Mobile, Aug. 5, 1861. Sailed from Mobile, Aug. 5, 1861. i Arrived at South West Pass, Aug. .6, 1861. Sailed from South West Pass, Sept. 23, 1861. Arrived at Pass a I'Outre, Sept. 24, 1861^ Sailed from Pass a I'Ontre, Oct. 2, 1861. Arrived at South West Pass, Oct. 2, 1861. Sailed from South West Pass, Oct. 9, 1861. " Arrived at Fort Pickens, Oct. 10, 1861. Sailed from Fort Pickens, Oct. 15, 1861. Arrived at South West Pass, Oct. 16, 1861. Sailed from South West Pass, Nov. 14, 1861. Arrived at Pass a I'Outre, ISTov. 14, 1861. Sailed from Pass a I'Outre, Nov. 14, 1861. Arrived at Ship Island, Nov. 15, 1861; •Sailed from Ship Island, Nov. 16, 1861. Arrived at Fort Pickens, Nov. 17, 1861. Sailed from Fort Pickens, Dec. 20, 1861. Arrived at Ship Island, Dec. 21, 1861. Sailed from Ship Island, Jan. 30, 1862. Arrived at Pass a I'Outre, Jan. 31, 1862. Sailed from Pass a I'Outre, Jan. 31, 1862. Arrived at South West Pass, Feb. 1, 1862. Sailed from South West Pass, Feb. 5, 1863. Arrived at Galveston, Feb. 7, 1862.- Sailed from Galveston, Feb. 11, 1862. • Arrived at South West' Pass, Feb. 13, 1862. Sailed from South West Pass, Feb. 13, 1862. Arrived at Pass a I'Outre; Feb. 14, 1862. Sailed from Pass a I'Outre, Feb. 14, 1862. Arrived at Ship Island, Feb. 15, 1862. Sailed from Ship Island, March 3, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 161 Arrived at Mobile, Marcli 3, 1862. Sailed from Mobile, Marcli 4, 1862. Arrived at Apalacbicola, Marcli 6, 1862. Sailed from Apalachicola, March 6, 1862. Arrived at E. P. Apalaehicola, Marcli 6, 1862. Sailed from E. P. Apalachicola, March 7, 1862. Arrived at Key West, March 10, 1862. Sailed from Key West, May 2, 1862. Arrived at Key West, May 6, 1862. Sailed from Key West, June 4, 1862. Arrived at Boston, June 12, 1862. Put in commission at Boston, Oct. 13, 1863. Sailed from Gloucester, Mass., in search of the Chesa- peake, Dec. 11, 1863. Arrived at ISTew York, Dec. 23, 1863. Sailed in quest of the Italian ship Ee Galantuomo, March 18, 1864. Keturned to ISTew York, April 2, 1864. Nightingale, Ship, 4 guns. 1,000 tons. Purchased' at IT. S. Marshal's sale. C. $13,000. ^ At the mouth of the Mississippi when the rebel fleet attack the Union flotilla at the Head of the Passes [see Head of the Passes], Oct. 12, 1861. Coal ship of the West Gulf Squadron, 1863-4. Nina, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Chester, Pa., 1864. Niphon, S., 9 guns. 475 tons. P. Built by E. B. Forbes, Bqston, 1863. Put in commission at Boston, April, 1863. Chases on shore and destroys the blockade runner Hebe. The Mphon lost two boats and fifteen men in the attempt to fire the wreck, Aug. 18, 1863. Captures the Ella and "knnie, B. E. [see Malvern], Nov. 9, 1863. ■ Sailed from Boston, Jan. 7, 1864. Ib'Ji HAND-BOOK OF Nipsic, S., 5 guns. 593 tons. Engines by Woodruff & Beach, Hartford, Ct. Launched at Portsmouth, K H., Navy Yard, June 15, 1863. Put in commission, Sept. 3, 1863. Sailed from Boston; Oct. 31, 1863. Destroys a rebel schooner in Morrell's Inlet, S. C, Jan. 1, 1864. Nita, S. W., 4: guns. 210 tons. B. E. Captured by the De Soto, Aug. 17, 1863. Norfolk Harbor, Va., was obstructed by sinking vessels loaded with stones at its entrance, by order of Gov- ernor Letcher of Virginia, who issued a proclamation of secession, April 17, 1861. Norfolk Packet, 5 guns. 349 tons. L. 108, B. 27, D. 17. P. C. $12,000. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans, see Mortar Flotilla], April, 1862. North Carolina, Ship, 6 guns (84-gun ship). 2,633 tons. Built at Bhiladelphia, 1820. Receiving ship at Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1864. Norwich, S., 6 guns. 431 tons. L. 137, B. 26, D. 13. P. 0. $43,137. Enters Winyaw Bay, S. C, with the Albatross, and drives the enemy from a small work on Cat Island, May 21, 1862. Yisits Georgetown, S. C, May 22, 1862. Boats capture two rebel signal stations near Jackson- ville, Fla., Aug. 19, 1863. Nyack, S., 7 guns. 693 tons. Built at Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1863^. Launched, Oct. 6, 1863. Nyanza, S. "W., 6 guns. 203 tons. West Gulf Squadron, THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 163 0. Octorara, S. W., 10 guns. 829 tons. Built at the Erook- lyn Navy Yard. Engines by the Ifeptune Iron Works, K Y., 1861. ' Launched December Y, 1861. "Was intended as the flagship of Porter's mortar flotilla, but she arrived at New Orleans after it had been captured' by Flag Officer Farragut, May, 1862. Attacks the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Captures the Eagle, B. K., May 18, 1863. Yisits Fort Morgan, near Mobile, under a flag of truce, Jan. 5, 1864. Shells a large steamer aground under the guns of Fort Morgan, Jan. 9, 1864. Ogeechee River operations. [See Fort McAllister.] Ohio, Ship, 17 guns, (84-gun ship). 2,757 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1820. Beeeiving ship at Boston JsTavy Yard, 1861-2-3-4. Oleander, S. W., 2 guns. 263 tons. P. Tender to South Atlantic Squadron, 1863. Oliver H. Lee, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 199 tons. L. 100, B. 26, D. 8. P. 0. $8,500. One of Porter's mortar flotilla, [see New Orleans], April, 1862. At the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. 0. M. Pettit, S. W., 2 guns. 165 tons. L. 106, B. 24, D. 7. P. C. $15,000, 1861. Tender to South Atlantic Squadron, 1862-4. Oneida, S., 10 guns. 1,032 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navyi Yard. Engines by Murphy & Co., New York, 1861. 164 HAND-BOOK OF Launclied, Nov. 20, 1861. Sailed from Brooklyn Navy Yard, March 8, 1862. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip, [see New Orleans,] April 24, 1862. , Destroys the armament of the Chalmette batteries, below New Orleans, after they were passed by Far- ragut's fleet, April 25, 1862. Destroys the obstructions in the Mississippi Eiver above OaroUton, Miss., April 27, 1862. Demands the siu'render of Yicksburg, May 18, 1862. Attacks and passes the Vicksbnrg batteries, June 28, 1862. In the attack by the ram Arkansas [see ram Ar- kansas,] July 15, 1862. Is passed by the rebel privateer Oreto, or Florida, which runs into Mobile bay, Oct 4, 1862. OneotO; Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built at Cincin- nati, 1863-4. Onondaga, IroiijClad, 4 guns. 1,250 tons, L. B. B. Built by T. , F. Rowland, at the Continental Iron "Works, Greenpoint, Long Island, N. Y., under a contract of G. W. Quintard, of New York, 1862-3. Launched, July 29, 1863. Went on trial trip down the bay, Feb. 23, 1864. Put in commission, March 24, 1864. Sailed, April 21, 1864. Attached to Admiral Lee's James Eiver flotilla. May 1864. Ontario, -S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Onward, Ship, 9- guns. 874 tons. L. 160, B. 33, D. 22. P. 0. $35,718, 1861. Attacks a small battery on Bull Island, S. C, and on THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 165 landing a party to storm it, the garrison fled, April 7,1862. ■ On special service in search of privateers, 1863-4. Orretta, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 171#ons. L. 93, B. 27, D. 7. P. C. $8,000, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see ISTew Orleans], April, 1862. Bombards the batteries at Yicksburg, June 28, 1862. Bombards Port Hudson batteries, May 23, 1863. Osage, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 523 tons. Built at St. Louis, Mo.,. 1862-3. Sends an expedition consisting of twenty men, under the command of Acting Chief Engineer, Thomas Doughty, and Mr. Hobb, who captured and de- stroyed the rebel steamers Argus and Bobert Ful- ton, in the Bed Biver, Oct. 17, 1863. Osceola, S. "W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Boston, 1868. Launched, May 29, 1863. Sailed from Boston convoying the Canonicus, April, 22, 1864. Arrived at New York, April 25, 1864. Attached to Admiral Lee's James Biver flotilla, May, 1864. » Ossipee, S., 13 guns. 1,240 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth [PTavy Yard. Engines by the Beliance Ma- chine Co., Mystic, Ct., 1861. Launched, Nov. 16, 1862. Captures the steamers James Battle and Wm. Bagley, B. E., June 17, 1863. Otsego, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at New York, 1863. Launched, March 31, 1863. 166 HAND-BOOK OF Ottawa) S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built by J. A. "Westervelt & Son. Engines by the Novelty Iron Workr, N. Y., 1861. At PortJ|oyal, [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. On the expedition to Warsaw Sound, Dec. 5, 1861. In Savannah Kiver, [see Savannah Eiver,] Jan. 28, 1862. At the capture of Fernandina, Fla., [see Fernandina, Fla.,J March 4, 1862. Attacks Fort "Wagner, [see Fort Wagner,] July 18, 1863. In the attack "upon Fort Wagner, [see Fort Sumter, second attack,] Aug. 17, 1863. Ouachita, S. W., 14 guns. 720 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1863. Owasco, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built by Maxon, Fish & Co., at Mystic, Ct. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, K T., 1861. One of the steam division of Porter's mortar flotilla, [see New Orleans,] April, 1862. Attacks the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Assists in the capture of Galveston, T,exas, Oct. 9, 1862. Attacked by the rebel flotilla in Galveston Bay, Texas, 1 killed and 14 wounded, [see Galveston, Texas,] Jan. 1, 1863. . Destroys the steamer West Florida, B. K., May 10, 1863. Ozark, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 578 tons. Built at Mound City, 1863. Went on trial trip, Sept. 18, 1863. Sailed from St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 5, 1864. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 167 P. Pampero, Ship, 6 guns. 1,375 tons. L. 202, B. 38, D. 19. P. C. $29,000, 1861. West Gulf Sqi^adron. Panola, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built at Baltimore, Md., by J. J. Abrahams. Engines by Charles Eeeder, Baltimore, Md., 1861. Aids in the destruction of the obstructions in the river below Forts Jackson and St. Philip, April 20, 1862. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip, [see New Orleans,] April 24, 1862. Passes the batteries at Yicksburg, June 28, 1862. Shells a large steamer under the guns of Fort Morgan, Jan. 9, 1864. Pansy, S. "W"., 1 gun. 50 tons. Tender to Mississippi Squadron, 1862-3-4. Para, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 190 tons. L. 98, B. 24, D. 9. P. 0. $10,500, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla, [see New Orleans,] April, 1862. Passaconaway, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. To be built at the Portsmouth Wavy Yard, 1864. Passaic, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons. Built at the Con- tinental Iron Works, by T. F. Kowland, 1862. Launched, Sept., 1862. Put into commission, Nov. 25, 1862. Accompanied by the Marblehead, makes a reconnois- sance to Thunder Battery, Ga., Feb. 1863. Attacks Fort McAlister, and remains under fire eight consecutive hours [see Fort McAlister], March 3, 1863. In the attack upon Fort Sumter [see Fort Sumter], April 7, 1863. 168 HAND-BOOK OF Arrives at I^ew Tork for repairs, May, 1863. Sails from New York for Charleston, S. C, July 20, 1863. Arrives at Charleston, S. C, July 25, 1863. Flag ship at the attack upon Forts "Wagner and Sum- ter [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 17, 1863. Participates in the attack upon Fort Sumter by night [see Fort Sumter, night attack], Aug. 23, 1863. Patapsco, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons. Built at Wilming- ton, Del. City, 1863. Launched, 1862. Attack^ Fort McAllister, Ga. [see Fort McAllister], March 3, 1863. In the attack. upon Fort Sumter [see Fort Sumter], April 7, 1863. Attacks Fort Wagner [see Fort Wagner], July 18. 1863. Attacks Fort Sumter [see Fort Sumter, second at- tack], Aug. 17,' 1863. One of the fleet which engages Fort Sumter at night [see Fort Sumter, night attack], Aug. 23, 1863. Paul Jones, S. W., 7 guns. 863 tons. Built by J. J. Abrahams, at Baltimore, Md. Engides by Eeany, Son & Archibald, Chester, Penn., 1861-2." Launched, January 30, 1862. Co-operates with Gen. Brannan's forces in an expedi- tion to destroy the railroad bridges near Pocotahgo, S. C, Oct. 22, 1862. In the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort Wagner], July 18, 1863. Paul JoneSj Jr., S. W., 1 gun, 30 tons. This craft is the launch of the Paul Jones, converted into a steamer by the introduction of a donkey engine captured THE UNITED STATES NATT. 169 on the coast. She is very serviceable in performing picket and dispatch duty for the larger vessel of that name, 1863-4. Patroon, S. 5 guns. 183 tons. L. 113, B. 22, D. 7. P. 0. $15,000, 1861. Attached to the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. Pawnee, S., 11 guns. 1,289 tons. Built at Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1858. Arrived off Charleston bar to aid in reinforcing Fort Sumter, in company with the,Pocohuntas, Harriet Lane, and transport Baltic, April 12, 1861. Tows the Cumberland from Norfolk Harbor, at the time of the destruction of the Gosport Navy Tard, April 20, 1861. Moored off the town of Alexandria, Ya., her guns commanding the principal streets, May 13, 1861. Attacks Aquia Creek battery, June 2, 1861. Attacks the rebel battery at Mathias Point, Ya., in company with the Thos. Freeborn, Eesolute, and tender James Guy. After a short engagement, a detachment of forty sailors were landed, who brought off a quantity of stores, &c. ;, the Union shells holding in check about six hundred rebel troops, June 24, 1861. Attacks the Mathias Point battery again, in company with the Thos. Freeborn. Commander James H. "Ward, of the latter vessel, was killed, and eight seamen wounded, June 27, 1861. At Hatteras Inlet [see Hatteras Inlet], Aug. 29, 1861. Sends a boat expedition, which destroys Fort Ocra- coke, on Beacon Island, N. C, Sept. 15, 1861. At Port Eoyal, S. C. [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. 170 HAND-BOOK OF Makes a reconnoissance up St. Helena Sound and Ashepoo Kiver, Nov. 27, 1861. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina], March 4, 1862. Attacked by the enemy near Fort Trumbull, Stono Eiver, S. C. She was struck thirty-nine times, but suffered lightly in her personnel, only four being wounded, July 16, 1863. Paw Paw, S. W., 8 guns. 175 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Pawtuxet, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Provi- dence, E. I., 1863. Sailed from Providence, E. I., for New Tork, April 17, 1864. Pembina, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built by Thomas Stack, at IsTew York. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, K T., 1861. "Went into commission, No^ 3, 1861. At Port Eoyal, S. C. [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Makes a reconnoissance up St. Helena Sound, Nov. 27, J861. On the expedition to Warsaw Sound, Ga., Dec. 5, 1861. At the capture of Fernandina [see Fernandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. Penguin, S., 7 guns. 389 tons. L. 155, B. 30, D. 9. P. 0. $75,000, 1861. At Port Eoyal [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. At the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fernandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. At Musquito Inlet expedition. Lieut. Commander Budd killed, March 21, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 171 Penol)SCOt, S., 5 guns, 507 tons. Built by C. P. Carter, at Belfast, Me. Engines by the Allaire Iron Works, JSr. T. City, 1861. Kescues the crew of the U. S. Steamer Columbia, wrecked on the coast of North Carolina, Jan. 14, 1863. Chases on shore the Kate, B. K., July 1863. Pcnsacola, S., 24 guns. 2,158 tons. Built at Pensacola, 1858. Towed to "Washington Navy Tard to have her en- gines put in, 1860. Kuns the rebel batteries on the Potomac Eiver, Dec, 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see JSTew Orleans], April 24, 1862. After her arrival at New Orleans was found to be possessed of such a poor engine as not to be reliable, and she was stationed off the city as the flag ship ot that station. She remained there during 1862—4. Arrived at New York for repairs, April 22, 1864. Pensacola IVavy Yard surrendered by its commanding of- ficer, April, 1861. William Conway, an aged seaman, was rewarded by the Navy Department of the TJ. S. for indignantly refusing to haul down the stars and stripes at the Navy Yard when ordered to do so by Lieut. B. F. Kenshaw, April 24, 1861. Dry dock, which was intended by the rebels to be sunk as a harbor obstruction, burned to the water's edge, Sept. 3, 1861. Bombarded, as well as Forts McEae and Barrancas, Nov. 22, 23, 1861. Peoria, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1863. Launched, Oct. 29, 1863. 172 HAND-BOOK OH Fcosto, S. W., 14 guns. 233 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1863. -Pequot, S., 11 guns. 693 tons. Built at Boston, 1863. Launched, J.une 6, 1863. Put in commission at Boston, Jan. 15, 1864. "Went on trial trip, Jan. 16, 1864. Sailed from Boston, Feb. 5, 1864. James Eiver flotilla. May, 1864. Perry, Brig, 9 guns. 280 tons. Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1843. Captures the rebel privateer Savannah off Charleston, S. C, May 3, 1861. Pcterhoff, S., 7 guns. 1,200 tons. Captured by the Yan- derbilt, Feb. 25, 1863. Purchased by the Navy Department, Sept. 10, 1863. Put in commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Feb., 1864. ' • Sailed from New York, Feb. 24, 1864. Sunk by collision with the Montgomery off the coast of North Carolina, March 6, 1864. Petrel, S. "W"., 8 guns. 226 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1862. At Haines' Bhiff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May •1,1863. At Yazoo City [see Yazoo Eiver expedition], May 21, 1863. With the Forest Rose captures the rebel steamer El- mira in the Tensas Eiver, July, 1863. Philadelphia, S. W., 2 guns. 500 tons. P. 1861. (Flag ship) arrived at Hatter as Inlet with Flag Offi- cer L. M. Goldsborough on board, who, with Gen- eral Burnside, made a joint attack upon Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Jan. 13, 1861. Flag ship, at times, of the South Atlantic Squadron under Admiral Dahlgren, 1862-4. THE UNITED STATES NAVY 173 Philippi, S. W., 2 guns. 311 tons. P. At Boston, 1863-4. Put in commission at Boston Navy Yard, April 25, 1864. Pilgrim, S., 2 guns. 170 tons. Building at "Wilmington, Del., 1864.' Pink, S., 1 gun. 184 tons. P. Fitted at 'Sew York for the West Gulf Squadron, 1864. Pinta, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Chester, Pa., 1864. Piscataqna, S., 20 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not com- menced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Pittsburg, Iron-clad, 14 guns'. 512 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1861. Attacks Fort Donelson [see Fort Donelson], Feb. 14, 1862. Attacks Island No. 10, March 17, 1862. At Pittsburg Landing, April 6, 1862. Euns the blockade of the Tennessee River batteries near Island " No. 10," April 8, 1862. Euns the Yicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's fleet], April 16, 1863. Leads the attack at the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. At the capture of Fort De Eussy, May 9, 1863. Pittsbnrg Landing. The enemy attacked the Union forces at that place, driving their left flank to the river's bank, when the Carondelet, Tyler, and Lex- ington came up and drove the rebels off in less than ten minutes after opening fire upon them, April 6, 1862.' Planter, S. W., 2 guns. 200 tons. She was a Confederate steamer employed in transporting guns in Charles- 174 HAND-BOOK OF ton harbor, and was seized by her colored crew, headed by Eobert and William Small, who brought her out to the TJ. S. blockading fleet off Charleston Bar, and surrendered her as a prize, May 13, 1862. "Was transformed into a gunboat, and ia company with the Crusader attacks an encampment of rebels near Simmon's Bluff, S. C, dispersing them, June 21, 1862. Attached to the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. Transferred to the War Department, 1863. Tocahontas, S., 1 guns. 649 tons. Purchased in 1855. Arrived off Charleston Bar to aid the Pawnee, Har- riet Lane, and transport Baltic in reinforcing and relieving Fort Sumter, April 13, 1861. At Port Eoyal, S. C. [see Port Koyal, S. 0.], Nov. 7, 1861. Assists in the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fer- nandina, Fla.], March 4, 1862. Visits Brunswick, Ga., March 9, 1862. Boat's crew attacked near Brunswick, Ga. Two men were killed and seven wounded. The remainder escaped to the vessel amid a volley of bullets, after having refused to surrender to the guerillas. The Pocahontas, Mohican, and Potomska opened fire on the rebels and drove them into the bush, March 11, 1862. Attacks the rebel fortifications on the Black Eiver, and drove off the enemy. She was assisted by a crew from the Gem of the Seas, in the tug Treaty, Aug. 14, 1862. Captures the steamer Antonica, B. E., Jan. 8, 1863. Port Hudson. On the morning of the 13th of March, 1863, Bear Admiral Farragut, after seeing that all proper arrangements had been made for battle, his general order, etc., having been previously written and delivered to each commanding officer for his guid- ance in passing Port Hudson, had a consultation with General Banks in the morning, and he had informed the Admiral that he was ready to move against Port Hudson immediately and attack the place if he found it practicabft. At 4 p. m. the troops were sig- nalled to get under way, and proceeded up the river to near Profit's Island. Early the next morning, on the 14th, they proceeded on to the head of Profit's Island, where they found the Essex and the mortar boats all lying ready for their work. All the com- manders were called on board, and Commander Cald- well consulted as to the batteries, his information connected with the place, and the character of the steamers above. They were five in number, two cotton rams and the others river steamers, transports, etc. Admiral Earragut directed^ the mortar boats to commence firing in order to get their ranges, which they did ; but finding the distance too great, he directed them to move half a mile nearer. The gunboats were assigned to the ships according to their speed, giving the Kichmond, she being the slowest, the Genesee, she beilig the most powerful and fastest gunboat. At 5 p. m. (14th) a dispatch was. received from General Banks announcing that his command was at the cross roads, and all ready to move upon Port Hudson. At 9 p. m. the signal was given " to weigh," but from some cause or other the Mississippi and Monongahela did not come up to their stations, although they answered the signal. At 10 p. m. the tug Keliance came alongside and was sent to order them to close up, and as soon as the vessels could be seen in position, went ahead. The instructions to 'Commander Caldwell were not to open fire until the 176 HAND-BOOK Off enemy first opened fi^-e upon him. The lookout threw up rockets, and a battery soon opened upon them about 11.20 p. m., but did not answer the broad- side. Commander Caldwell of the Essex now opened in fine style, and the mortar boats did their duty in the most handsome manner, keeping up their fire until two or three o'clock in the morning. This ship moved up , the river in good style. Captain Palmer governing with excellent judgment her fire according to circumstances, stopping when the smoke became too dense to see, and re-opening whenever a fresh bat- tery fired upon them, but their batteries were always silenced when the flag ship fired. At last the current from around the point took the Hartford on the bow and threw her around almost on shore, but by backing the Albatross, and going ahead on the Hartford, she was soon headed up the river. The upper batteries now opened on her, and she could only reply with the two guns on the poop, a 9-inch and a 30-pounder Parrott rifie ; but they both did their duty well. When the Hartford rounded the bend she could see the Eichmond, and it was supposed that she was follow- ing her in good st*e, as the effect of her broadside upon the batteries could be seen. But great was the surprise when it was found that she did not come up after the Hartfojd rounded the point. A vessel was soon seen on fire, and apparently grounded which proved to be the Mississippi. The firing ceased about 2 A. M., and near 4 A. m. (15th) the burning vessel blew up with a great explosion. The Albatross, being the most vulnerable of the gunboats, and her speed being about equal to the Hartford's, was assigned to her. Although it was -not in Lieut. Commander Hart's power to do much, he did all he could, and when he could bring a gun to bear ahead or astern or THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 177 on the port side, it was instantly fired. She suffered to the same extent as the Hartford, losing one man and nine wounded. The following vessels were en- gaged : Hartford, Eichmond, Mississippi, Mononga- hela, Genesee, Albatross, Kineo, Essex, Sachem, and a division of mortar vessels, March 15, 1863. Pocotalig« Expedition. The following vessels participated in the operations: Paul Jones (flag ship), Conne- maugh, Wissahickon, Patroon, IJneas, Marblehead, Yixen, Water "Witch, and Planter, Oct. 22, 1862. Pompanoosuc, S., 14 guns. 3,200 tons; Building at Bos ton Navy Yard, 1863. Pontiac, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Philadel- phia, Pa., 1864. Pontoosuc, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Port- land, Me., 1864. Poppy, S., 2 guns. 93 tons. Tender North Atlantic Squadron, 1864. Porter's Mortar Flotilla. [See Mortar Flotilla.] Port-Fire, S., 1 gun, 103 tons. Built at Portsmouth Navy Yard for a powder tug, 1864. Port Royal, S. W., 8 guns. 805 tons. Built by Thomas Stack at New York, machinery by Novelty Iron Works, 1861-2. Launched, Jan. 17, 1862. Attacks Sewall's Point battery. May 8, 1862. Ordered up the James Kiver, May 9, 1862. Attacks Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. Port Royal, S. 0. [expedition]. The naval and military expedition against Port Eoyal, S. 0., sailed from Annapolis, Md., Oct. 27, 1861. 178 HAND-BOOK OF Sailed from Hampton Eoads, Oct. 29, 1861. The object of the capture of Port Eoyal harbor, S. C, was for the purpose of establishing at that point a grand and central army and navy depot, on a part of the coast accessible and convenient to the Union forces. The expedition was under the command of Flag Officer S. F. Dupont, U. S. N., and Brigadier- Greneral Sherman. The fleet sailed from Hampton Eoads on the 29th of October, 1861, and with the army transports numbered 50 vessels, having on board about 15,000 troops. On the 1st of N^ovem- ber the fleet experienced a very severe gale. ^ The Isaac Smith had to throw her armament overboard to prevent foundering. The transport Governor, with a battalion of marines on board, went down, all but seven persons saved. On Monday, 'Nov. 4, the flag ship "Wabash anchored at Port Eoyal bar, with about twenty-five vessels in company, the remainder of the fleet arriving during the afternoon and the following day. On Tuesday, 5th, the Wabash crossed the bar, followed by the Susquehanna, Atlantic, Yanderbilt, and other vessels of heavy draft. During the day, while near Fishing Eip Shoals, the Wabash gronnded,^ and before she was released it was too late to begin the engagement. On Wednesday, 6th, a gal6 from the S. W. compelled the fleet to remain inactive, and the attack was postponed until the following day. On Thursday, 7th of November, Forts Walker and JBeauregard were engaged, and captured after an action of about four hours in duration. The Wa- bash opened her fire at 9.26 a. m., the fleet joining in as they passed by the works. At 2.30 p. m. Commander John Eodgers (on the staff of Flag THE UNITED STATES MTATT. 179 Officer Dupont) wi'th a boat's crew of the "Wabash, hoisted the stars and stripes over Fort Eeanregard. The troops were disembarked in a few hours after- wards, and at 8 p. m. the work was formally turned over by the navy to the army. The works con- tained forty-three pieces of cannon. Union loss, eight killed, six seriously wounded, seventeen slightly wounded, total casualties, thirty-one. The following vessels participated in the attack : Wa- bash (flag ship), Susquehanna, Mbhican, Seminole, Pawnee, TJnadilla, Ottawa, Pembina, Yandalia, Isaac Smith, Pocahontas, Bienville, E. B. Forbes, Mercury, Augusta, Penguin, Seneca, Curlew. [Fort "Walker was occupied on the morning of the 8th of Nov.], Nov. 7, 1861. Portsmonth, Sloop of war. 20 guns. 1,022 tons. Built at the Portsmouth Navy "Tard, 1843. Sailed from Portsmouth, IST. H., for a cruise on the west coast of Africa, May 23, 1859. Attacks Forts Jackson and St. Philip while Farra- gut's fleet passes above them and up the river, April 24, 1862. Potomac, Frigate, 32 guns. 1,726 tons. Built at "Wash- ington Navy Tard, 1821. Store ship of the "West Gulf Squadron, 1862-4. / Potomac Flotilla, organized to keep that river clear, and protect the transports going to and from Washington, May 9, 1861. Potomska, S., 6 guns. 287 tons. L. 137, B. 20, D. 8. P. C. $33,000, 1861. Savannah Eiver expedition [see Savannah Eiver], Jan. 28, 1862. 180 HAND-BOOK OF t At the capture of Fernaudina, Fla. [see Fernandina, Fla.]. March 4, 1862. At Brunswick, Ga., March 9, 1862. FofChatan, S. "W;, 21 guns. 2,415 tons. Built at the Gosport ]Sravy Yard, 1850. Captures the Mary Clinton, B. R., from Charleston, S. C, bound to New Orleaus, May 31, 1861. While lying at the South "West Pass (mouth of the Mississippi), on the 13th of August, the lookout at the masthead descried the masts of a vessel, about twenty miles off, bearing N. W. It being late in the evening, nothing could be done ; but at early daylight Commander B. D. Porter, now Bear Admiral, sent off an armed boat, under command of Lieut. Queen, with orders to steer 'N. W. until he uis.de a vessel under sail or at anchor. After stefering in the direction indicated for five or six hours, with a fresh breeze under sail, Lieut. Queen discovered a large schooner getting under way. A heavy squall came up at the time, and she was for a short period lost to view ; but, coming in sight again, the boat gave chase under oars and sails. When she got within range of the schooner (which was crowding all sail and trying to escape), a discharge of rifles was fired at her, and, after a close shot or two at the man at the wheel, the schooner hove to and surrendered. She proved to be the Abbie Bradford of Boston, a prize to the Sumter. Her papers were secured, and by evening she was lying at anchor near the Powhatan. Among the papers were letters from the commander of the Sumter and her officers, giving some idea of her future movements, and indicating that her cruising ground was to be down on the Spanish Main. In twQ or three hoiirs the schooler had a prize crew on board, and the Powhatan was off for Pensacola, to notify the flag ofiicefof the Sumter's whereabouts, the Niagara remaining to blockade the South "West Pass. On the Mth August, at sunset, she arrived at Pensacola. The captain communicated with Flag Officer Mervine, and in half an hour she was steering south after the Sum- ter. Eather a lame-duck, the old Powhatan, in her present condition, to send after a clipper steamer ; but it will be seen that lame-ducks on occasions get along as well as some that are not lame. There was a high state of excitement on board the Pow- hatan at the idea of going after the Sumter, and a great deal of satisfaction expressed at getting away from the mouth of the Mississippi, where the ship had lain at anchor three months, all hands nearly starving for a fight. On the 17th, boarded some American vessels off Cape St. Antonio, and heard that the Sumter had sent another prize, the Joseph Maxwell, into Cienfuegos, on the 7th of August. In consequence of this in- telligence, sailed for Cienfuegos, keeping close into the land, and communicating with all the vessels she met. On the 19th arrived at Cienfuegos ; sent a boat in to communicate with the consul ; found the Joseph Maxwell in his possession ; obtained all the information required; and coasted along the southeastern shore of Oiiba, chasing and communi- cating with all vessels seen. Some of these were Americans, and were sure that the Sumter had them, until they saw the stars and stripes. On the 21st put into Jamaica to coal-; heard many contradictory reports about the Sumter, none of which could be relied on, and sailed again on the 25th for Cura9ao, so it was supposed. She arrived 182 HAND-BOOK OF at Curagao on the' 29tli, and found that the Sumter had left there on the 24:th of July, and had (owing to the faciUties she received there) been enable^^to capture the Joseph Maxwell andiiAbbie Bradford off Porto Cabello. A long correspondence ensued between the comman- der of the Powhatan and the governor of Cura9ao, in which the former, in behalf of his government, expressed the great dissatisfaction that would be felt by the United States at the course pursued by the Dutch governor, who seemed to be under the impression that the Union was broken up, and the Sumter was the embodiment of Southern rights and chivalry. Before leaving Cura9ao heard that the Sumter had been at Trinidad, and had left there steering west. Left Cura9ao on the 2d September, steering north- east, and arrived in St. Thomas on the 5th of the same month, chasing and boarding vessels on the way, by which we found that the Sumter had not been heard of for some time on the "Spanish Main." At St. Thomas heard that the Sumter had gone into Surinam (Dutch Guiana) on the 20th of August. Efiistled three hundred and fifty tons of coal on board and sailed immediately in chase. On the 10th September communicated with" the American consul at BarbadjDes, and learned by a mail (that day received) that the Sumter had sailed from Su- rinam on the 31st August for parts unknown. "We remained only an hour at Barbadoes, and shaped our course for Demarara, to see if the Sumter had stopped there, or had turned on her track and gone back to the Caribbean Sea. On the 12th of Sep- tember communicated with the light-boat at Dema- THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 183 rara, and obtained no news of importance ; struck out for Surinam, where she arrived on the morning of the 13th. Here was informed that the Sumter had left that port on the 31st of August, having remained there ten days trying to get coal, which the governor and merchants were very much op- posed to giving. The governor of Surinam ordered the Sumter to leave the port in twenty-four hours, but, as she was entirely out of coal, the captain refused to go until he was supplied, and the governor had not the means to make him go, though there was a Dutch and French steamer of war at the time in port. Previous to entering the port of Surinam the Sumter had gone to Cayenne (French Guiana), but the governor of that place would not permit her to en- ter or receive supplies of any kind ; in consequence of which the Sumter was obliged to proceed to Surinam under sail. Had vessels been sent in pur- suit of her at once after her escape from the Brook- lyn, or had the Niagara followed her up, instead of stopping the pursuit at Cienfuegos, the Sumter would long before this have been captured. When the Sumter left Surinam, which she was en- abled to do by getting coals from an Englishman (who else would have supplied her ?), she anchored outside, lowered her pipe, made all sail, and, under canvas alone, stood to the northwest. This pro- ceeding was intended to humbug the Powhatan, but it did not succeed. The Powhatan's head was put to the southeast, and, after various mishaps to her boilers, having to run under low steam against strong head winds, she arrived on the 21st Septem- ber in Maranham, in the empire of Brazil, some six hundred miles to the east of the great Amazon, and 184 HAND-BOOK OF two degrees south of the equator. It was a thick and murky day when she arrived off the mouth of this dangerous river, and there was no prospect T)f getting a pilot. Her charts were of no account, and there was a prospect of her bringing up on a mud bank ; but, fortunately, she got in, by all the dangers, and towards evening picked up a fisher- man pilot, who, after a fashion, took her to anchor- age, where at low water she found herself high and dry (almost), the tide rising and falling here eighteen feet. The American consul came on board at once, though it was dark, and informed the commander that the Sumter, had only left the port of Maranham five days ago, having cruized off the mouth of the river until three days previous to the arrival of the Pow- hatan, to capture an American brig that was daily expected — the Maria, from Ifew York. There was no little excitement on board the Powhatan at finding how close she had run the Sumter with her damaged old boilers, and five hundred sheets of copper off the bottom ; but there was consider- able dejection when it was ascertained that the bird had flown, and the Powhatan could not follow her for want of coal, having only a supply on board for six days. Orders were, however, issued from headquarters to go ahead and coal up, which, being a slow business in Maranham, we did not get through until six days, the Sumter thus having nine days start 'of the Pow- hatan again. • Addresses were made by Captain Semmes to the gov- ernor and people of Maranham, in which he used the most specious arguments to prove that after the I^orth had abolished slavery in the Southern States THE iriTITED STATES NAVT. 185 she would turn her attention to abolishing slavery in the Brazilian empire. Of course the arrival of the Powhatan was looked upon with distrust, and a reward of five hundred dollars (made by an American) to any one who would knock a hole 'in her bottom, so that she could not follow the Sum- ter, was received with great favor, the government taking no steps to stop such proceedings. The Powhatan found out all she wanted to know about the Sumter, what coal she could stow, what was her speed, what number of men, and what kind of crew she had, and where she would likely turn her attention to capture prizes. Her cruise to Maranham was rather a barren one, having captured no prizes since she fell in with the Abbie Bradford and the Joseph Maxwell, the former recaptured by the Powhatan ; the latter given up to the American consul at Cienfuegos. So irregular indeed did the actions of the governor appear, that the commander of the Powhatan ad- dressed him on the subject, and in such plain terms that he was not left in doubt as to the opinion en- tertained of his conduct by those on board the ship, or what would be the course of the Government of the United States when it was made acquainted with the actions of the Maranham authorities. No courtesies passed between the ship and the shore ; the commander refused to call on the governor. The party opposed to his Excellency were in high glee at the mistakes he had committed, and were confident that he would be removed by the Brazi- lian Government the moment the matter was laid before them. It was a great misfortune that the Powhatan did not find the Sumter in the port of Maranham, for then 186 HAND-BOOK OF she would have taken her despite the ships and batteries of Brazil, and would have demonstrated to the violators of neutrality that there is a law of nature which does not prohibit nations from reliev- ing themselves from a grievous annoyance in any manner they may think proper. We waited until the mail steamer came in from the south, and the on& from Para in the Amazon. From all the accounts gained from these steamers the Sumter could not (without being seen) have gone east, west, or south ; and it was supposed by the commander that she had gone to the northeast to lie in wait for vessels bound home from India, the Pacific, and Brazil, all of which pass the equator between the longitude of 32° and 40°, and follow one beaten track to the north and west. Having taken in all the coal we could (without losing time) the Powhatan left Maranham on the 27th of September, and steered to get into the track ol homeward bound Indiamen ; all hands hoping that we might find the Sumter somewhere about those regions. But it is a wide belt of water, and it would be a mere chance hitting the precise spot she would go to. The visit of the Powhatan to Maranham happened at a moment when the interests of the United States were being jeoparded by the stupidity of the gov- ernor of the province, the fanatical and ignorant people acting in accordance with the example set them by their superior. Pow-Pow Battery attacked and captured by the Crusader and E, B. Hale, after a short engagement, April 29, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 187 Prairie Bird, S. "W., 8 guns. 171 tons. Mississippi - Sc[uadron, 1862. Primrose, S. W., 2 guns. 94 tons. P. Potomac Flo- tilla, 1862-3. In the Nansemond Eiver operations, April 14, 1863. Skirmisljes with the enemy's cavalry at Tappahan- nock, Ta., June 30, 1863. Princess Royal, S., 7 guns. 828 tons. Captured by the TJnadilla and others off Charleston, S. C, Jan. 29, 1863. Purchased by the Navy Department and converted into a gunboat, June 28, 1863. Princeton, S., 10 guns. 990 tons. Eebuilt at Norfolk, 1851. Receiving ship at Philadelphia, 1861-4. Preble, Sloop of war, 10 guns. 556 tons. Built at PortS' mouth ISTavy Yard, 1839. Attacked by the rebel ram Manassas and a flotilla under Commodore HoUins, C. S. N. [see Head of the Passes], Oct. 12, 1861. Destroyed by fire in Pensacola harbor. She was at the time the guard and store vessel of the station. The fire was the result of carelessness, April 27, 1863. Prentiss, Miss., bombarded and burned by the Queen of the "West and two army transports, Sept. 26, 1862. Proteus, S., 11 guns. 1,244 tons. P. at New York from Neptune S. S. Co., 1863. Put in commission -at Brooklyn, March 15, 1864. Eeturns to New York from a search after the Italiap. frigate Re Galantuomo, March 30, 1864. 188 HAND-BOOK OF Pulaski, S. "W., 2 guns. 395 tons. Purchased, 1858. Condemned and sold at Montevideo, S. A., 1863. Puritan, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 3,265 tons. Built at the Continental Iron Works, Greenpoint, L. I., by T. F. Eowland, 1863-4. Pursuit, Bark, 7 guns. 603 tons. L. IM, B. 34, D. 15. P. C. $22,000, 1861. Captures the steamer Florida in St. Andrew's Bay, April 4, 1862. Sends a boat to Gladsdin's Point, Fla., under a flag of truce, when a party of rebels disguised as colored women opened ^re upon the boat's crew, killing itwo and wounding six men. The Pursuit then opened her guns on the treacherous people, March' 20, 1863. Puslimataha, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not com- menced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Privateers. — The President of the United States issued a proclamation to the effect, that all persons captured on board of privateers authorized by the seceded States, or by any State, would be treated as pirates, April 19,1861.' A joint-stock company was organized in ISTew Orleans to fit out a steam privateer. $50,000, in gold, was subscribed the first day. May 12, 1861. Calhoun, of New Orleans, captured the bark Ocean Eagle, May 15, 1861. William Smith, one of the crew of the privateer Jeff. Davis, convicted of piracy, first case tried, Oct. 25, 1861. Alabama, S., Bark. 8 guns. 1,200 tons — Sailed from Liverpool, England, Aug. 20, 1862. Went round to the west coast of Ireland, and took on THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 189 board a portion of her armament and stores, Aug. 22,1862. Off the Western Islands, Aug. 25, 1862. Captured the ship Ocean Eover. Captured the schoojier Starlight. Captured the bark Yirginia. Captured the ship Vigilant. Captured the schooner Weatherguage. Captured the bark Elisha Dunbar. Burned the ship Benjamin Tucker. Burns the ship Brilliant, Oct. 3, 1862. Captures and burns the bark Wave Crest, Oct. 7, 1862. Captured and bonded the ship Tonawauda, Oct. 9, 1862. . - Burned the ship ]\Ianchester, Oct. 11, 1862. Burned the bark Lamplighter, Oct. 15, 1862. Burned the ship Lafayette, Oct. 23, 1862. Burned- the schooner Crenshaw, Oct. 26, 1862. Burned the bark Lauretta, Oct. 28, 1862. Captured and bonded the brig Baron de Castine, Qct. 29, 1862. Burned the ship Levi Starbuck, Nov. 2, 1862. Burned the ship T. B. Wales, Nov., 1862. Arrives at Martinique, Nov. 17, 1862. Left Martinique, Nov. 18, 1862. Captured the bark Harriet Spaulding, Nov. 19, 1862. Burned the bark Parker Cook, Nov. 30, 1862. Captured and bonded the steamship Ariel, Dec. 7, 1862. Fell in with the United States steamer Hatteras, which she sunk. [See Hatteras.] Arrives at Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 20, 1863. Leaves Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 25, 1863. Burns _the Golden Eule, Jan. 26, 1863. Burns the Chatelaine, Jan. 27, 1863. lyU HAND-BOOK OF Destroys the Palmetto, Feb. 3, 1863. Burns the Golden Eagle and the Olive Jane, Feb. 21, 1863. Burns the King Fisher, March 23, 1863. Burns the bark Strayer, March 24, 1863. Burns the C. Hill and Nora, March 25, 1863. Burns the Louisa Hatch, April 4, 1863." Takes in supplies at Ponce, P. E.., April 7, 1863. Burns the Lafayette and Kate Cory, April 15, 1863. Burns the Dorcas Prince, April 26, 1863. Burns the Sea Lark and Union Jack, May 3, 1863. At Bahia, Brazil, May 11, 1863. Leaves Bahia, May 21, 1863. Burns the Jabez Snow, May 29, 1863. Captures and converts into a privateer the bark Con- rad, June 19, 1863. Burns the A. Schmidt, July 2, 1863. Burns the Express, July 6, 1863. Chases the Ericsson, July 9, 1863. Boards the Hancock, July 26, 1863. Arrives at Cape Town, July 27, 1863. Bepairs at Cape Town, July 29, 1863. Captures the Sea Bride in Table Bay, Aug. 5, 1863. Leaves St. Simon's Bay, Aug. 15, 1863. Keturns to St. Simon's Bay, Sept. 16, 1863. Off Java Head, Nov. 16, 1863. Alexandeia, Steamer — Seized at Liverpool, April 9, 1863. Aeohee, Schooner, a fishing smack — Cuts the Bevenue Cutter Caleb Cushing out of Port- land Harbor, June 26, 1863. Captured, with her crew, June 27, 1863. Boston, Steamer — Captured off the South "West Pass by rebels, June 9, 1863. THE TTN'ITED STATES NAVY. 191 She captures Texana and Lenox, June 9, 1863. Calhotin, Steamer — Captures schooner Mermaid, May, 1862. " schooner John Adams, May, 1862. " brig Panama, May 29, 1862. Chapman, Schooner — Captured in San Francisco Harbor, March 15, 1862. Chesapeake, Steamer — Pirates capture the Chesapeake, Dec. 6, 1862. Ella' and Annie recaptures her, Dec. 17, 1862. Claeancb, or Coquette, Bark — Bums the Whistling Wind, June 6, 1863. Burns the A. J^. Patridge, June 7, 3863. Burns the Mary Alvina, June 9, 1863. Captures the Tacony, and turns her into a privateer, June 12, 1863. Burns the M. A. Shindler and Kate Stuart, June 12, 1863. She is burned by her crew, June 12, 1863. ' Bkho — Captures John Welsh, July 6, 1862. " schooner Enchantress, July 8, 1862. " S. J. Waring, July 8, 1862. " brig Mary E. Thompson, July 9, 1862. " schooner Mary Goodell, July 9, 1862. Floeida, S. 8 guns — Sailed from Liverpool, March 22, 1862. Arrived at Ifassau, ]^. P., where she remained for some time getting ready for cruising, April, 1862. Was formally seized by H. B. M. steamer Greyhound, but was subsequently released, June 14, 1862. Sailed from ITassau, an^ proceeded to Green Cay, one of the Bahama group, where she took on board her 192 HAND-BOOK OF armament and stores from the British schooner Prince Alfred, Aug. 9, 1863. Left Green Cay, Aug. 16, 1862. Anchored off the Cardenas Keys, Aug. 21, 1862. Ean through the Union blockading fleet off Mobile, and entered that port after being hit several times. Euns out of Mobile, January 17, 1863. Burns the Estelle, Jan. 17, 1863. Arrives at Havana, Jan. 19, 1863. Burns the brig Windward, Jan. 22, 1863. Destroys the Oorris Ann, Jan. 23, 1863. Captures the ship "Washington, Jan. 26, 1863. Arrives at Nassau, K P., Jan. 26, 1863. Leaves ITassau, Jan. 27, 1863. Burns the Palmetto, Feb. 12, 186'3. Burns the Jacob Bell, Feb. 21, 1863. ■ At Barbadoes, Feb. 25, 1863. Captures the schooner Aldebaran, March, 1863. Captures and converts the Lapvring into a privateer, March 27, 1863. Burns the M. J. Colcord, March 30, 1863. Captures the ship Star of Peace, March 27, 1863.* Burns the Henrietta, April 23, 1863. Burns the Oneida, April 24, 1863. Captures the brig Clarance, and converts her into a privateer, May 6, 1863. Burns the Crown Point, May 13, 1863. Burns the Southern Cross, June 6, 1863. Burns the Eed Gauntlet, June 14, 1863. Burns the B. F. Hoxie, June 16, 1863. Bonds the Y. H. Hill, June 27, 1863. Burns the W. B. Nash, July 8, 1863. At Bermuda, July 16, 1863. Leaves Bermuda, July 2^ 1863. . Captures the F. B. Cutting, Aug. 6, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 193 Off Tuscar, England, Aug. 20, 1863. Burns the Anglo Saxon, near Kinsale, Aug. 21, 1863. Enters Brest, France, Sept. i, 1863. Detained by the French Government, Sept. 11, 1863. Bonds the brig Arabella, Jan. 12, 1863. Burns the ship Common-wealth, April 17, 1863. Burns the ship Castine, Jan. 25, 1863. Captures the steamer Electric Spark, July 10, 1864. Burns the brig Estella, Jan. 17, 1863. Burns the bark Greenland, July 8, 1864. Burns the bark Golconda, July 8, 1864. Burns the General Berry, July, 1864. Burns the schooner George Latimer, May 18,1864. Bonds the schooner Kate Stewart, 1863. Burns the schooner M. T. Davis, June 9, 1863. Burns the schooner Kienzi, July 7, 1863. Bonds the ship Sunrise. Burns the brig William C. Clark, June 17, 1864, Burns the bark Zelinda, July 10, 1864. Geoegia, S. 8 guns — Leaves England, March, 1863. Burns the Dictator, April 25, 1863. Bonds the George Griswold, May 8, 1863. At Bahia, May 13, 1863. Leaves Bahia, May 28, 1863. Burns the Amazonia, June 1, 1863. Burns the Good Hope, June 13,- 1863. Captures the Constitution, June 25, 1863. Bums the City of Bath, June 28, 1863. Burns the Prince of "Wales, July 16, 1863. Arrives at St. Simon's Bay, Aug. 16, 1863. Leaves St. Simon's Bay, Aug. 29, 1863. Passes Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 30, 1863. Arrives at Cherbourg, France, Oct. 30, 1863. 194 HAND-BOOK OF Jeff. Davis, Brig. 3 guns — Captures bark, D. C. Pierce, June, 1861. " bark Rowena, June, 1861. " schooner Ella. " schooner Enchantress, July 13, 1861. " brig John Welsh, July 13^ 1861. " schooner S. J. Waring, JulvlS, 1861. " brig W. McGilvery, July, 1861. " schooner J. R. Watson. Lapwing, Bark. 2 guns-^ Spoke the bark Lysander, April 12, 1863, Leviathan, Steamer — Captured by rebels, Sept. 21, 1863. Recaptured by the De Soto, Sept. 22, 1863. I^ASHViLLE, Steamer — Burns ship Harvey Birch, Nov. 19. " schooner Robert GilfiUan, Feb. 26, 1862. Destroyed in the Ogeechee River by the Montauk, Feb. 28, 1862. Rappahannock, Steam Sloop — Arrived at Calais, France, from Sheerness, England, Nov. 26, 1862. Rebel Rams — One launched at Liverpool, July 4, 1862. Another launched at Liverpool, Aug. 29, 1862. Seized by British Government, Oct. 10, 1862. Rebel French Rams seized by French Government, Nov. 7, 1862. Retkibution, Schooner. 2 guns — Chases the Mercedita and "West Wind, Jan. 4, 1863. J. P. Elliot, a prize to the R., recaptured, Jan. 19, 1863. Burns schooner Hanover, Jan. 31, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 195 Captured the schooner Emily Fisher, March 1, 1863. Condemned at Havana, March 4, 1863. Seized at New York, Aug. 1, 1863. Sold at New York, Nov. 9, 1863. Savannah, Schooner. 1 gun — Brig Joseph Myers, May 25, 1861. Captured by the brig Perry, June 5, 1861. St. Nicholas, Steamer — Captured by rebels in Chesapeake Bay, 1861. Destroys schooner Margaret, June, 1862. " schooner Mary Pierce, July 1, 1862. " brig Monticello, July 1, 1862. SuMTEE, S. 6 guns — Captures bark Arcade, June, 1861. " schooner W. S. Kobins, June, 1861. " brig E. F. Martin, June 16, 1861. " bark Joseph Maxwell, June 16, 1861. " brig Albert Adams, July 3, 1861. " brig Benjamin Downing, July 3, 1861. " bark Glen, July, 1861. " ship Golden Eocket, July 16, 1861. " bark Louisa Kilhara, July 20, 1861. " brig Naiad, July, 1861. " schooner Henry Nutt, August, 1861. " schooner N. Chase, Sept., 1861. " brig Joseph Parks, Dec, 1861. " schooner Arcade, Jan., 1862. " bark Neapolitan, Feb., 1861. " ship J."^. Harris, 1861. " ship Sebasticock, 1861. " brig Santa Clara, 1861. " schooner Sea Witch, 1862. " brig Cuba. 196 HAND-BOOK OF Captures bark California. " scliooner Daniel Trowbridge. " bark Eben Dodge. " bark Ocean Eagle. " bark West Wind, July. Tacoett, Bark. 2 guns — Captured by Clarance, June 12, 1863. Burns the Corabella, June 12, 1863. Burns the Umpire, June 16, 1863. Bonds the Isaac Webb and burns the L. A. Macom- ber, June 20, 1863. Burns Byzantium, Goodspeed, Marengo, Elizabeth Ann, Eufus Choate, and Eipper, June 21, 1863. Bonds the Florence, June 22, 1863. Captures and converts into a privateer the Archer, June 25, 1863. Tacony burned by her crew, June 25, 1863. Tuscaloosa, Bark. Prize to the Alabama — Arrived at St. Simon's Bay, Aug. 3, 1863. Sailed from St. Simon's Bay, Aug. 15, 1863. Near St. Helena, Sept. 2, 1863. WiNSLOw, S. W., 2 guns — Captures schooner Transit, July 15, 1861. " schooner Herbert, July 18, 1861. " schooner Priscilla, July, 1861. " schooner Mary Alice, July, 1861. " brig Itasca, Aug. 4, 1861. Prizes Captured, 1861-1864. U. S. Ships. Name of Fbizx. ^ Foe CiSTBiBTiTioir. Ad. Farragut's Fleet JGeorge Alvah do. JGoT. Morton. . : do. ifMetropolis do. . .... .JMilan do. ifOoean Eagle do. ist. Charles THE UNITED STATUS NAVY. 197 U. S. Ships. Name op Prizes. Toe Disteibution. Ad. Parragut'a Fleet ifSallie Robinson do. ifTennessee do. :j:5 steamboats do. :i:Laudis Adirondack Emma Alabama Nolly 432 33 do Sarah 19, 782 44 do Catalinni. 6,100 50 do Albion do Atlanta do Admiral Albatross louisa 43,082 49 do Two Sisters 3,013 96 do 1,253 bags Bice 3,036 02 do 103 casks do 2,614 00 Amanda Slave Bark $9,038 91 do Swan 202,298 01 Anierica Major "Willis do Antelope 2,115 2S do David Crocket Anacosta 18 boxes Tobacco, unknown do Ladies' Delight 1,436 20 do Emily 14,290 77 do .Flying Cloud do Exchange Anne Mattie do Martha Jane Antona Betsey do ,21 bales Cotton do Mary Ann do Exchange Arago ifBmma 70,000 00 This would be a valuable prize, had not the Secretary of the Navy decided that Army Transports are not entitled to Prize Money. Ariel -r.Good Luck Aries Ceres Arizona '..... Aurelia 9,429 37 Arietta 45 bales Cotton Arogosy 27 Mules and 1 Buggy. . . . Aroostook. '. Hunter do *Sea Lion lo *40 bales of Cotton 198 HAND-BOOK OF tr. S. SniPB. Name or Pbize. Toe Distkibutioh. Aroostook *Mari§n do Eureka do. *M. P. Benton Arthur J. G. McNeil 5,228 99 do ._ Water 'Witoh 3,192 00 do Reindeer 8,503 00 do. Breaker do Belle Italia do 52 bales cotton Augusta Aquilla 28,226 41 do. Cambria 61,318 22 do E. J. Waterman 1,028 18 do Major Willis do. :j:Prinoess Eoyal $400,000 00 do. Secesh do Chesire Bainbridge New Castle 32,234 36 do Swan 202,298 01 do Biagory Baron de Kalb 208 bales Cotton 21,138 30 do *Alonzo Child *Barrataria '. Schooner Jane $1,280 02 * do Schooner Union Jack 515 08 do *Schooner Mary 3,500 00 Bienville Providence 250 48 do Morning Star 522 19 do La OreoUa 1,856 40 do Rebecca 1,410 18 do Sarah and Caroline. 1,602 13 do Stettin 202,000 00 do Patras.. 160,000 00 do Arthur do Alert do Louisa. do. *Arrow do *Eliza Beauregard *51 bales of Cotton do *Luoy do *Last Trial do *LUy do. *Hope , do *Garibaldi do. *Minnie THE U. 8. Ships. Beauregard do. UNITED STATES Namilof Peizeb. Cha^ner NAVY. IS Foe DiaiEiBDTioK. Linda do Bermuda do do. Black Hawk *Hannah *Artist *Carmita *Florie *Pultou ........ Bohio , H. Travers *44'70 08 do do B. Smith Ann 4,400 00 53 oil 10 do , Ij, Rebecca Brazileira Defiance S.TOO 16 Brooklyn do do Meaco Magnolia *Blazer 50,942 61 16'7,404 08 do. do. do. do. Calhoun do. *Chance *Kate *N. Stetson *Star *Corypheus *Orion do *Whiteman Calypso Cambridge do. do Herald Julia 8,268 59 *Edwiii *Emma Tuttle. . do do do. do. *J. C. Rose *Louisa Agnes. . *Eevere *Time Canandaigua do. Cherokee Anna Dees 14'7,'7U 00 do , , Secesh do Cayuga do do do. do do , *Amelia Blue Bell *FlyingSoud *J. J.Cox *J. F. Davis *Tampico Wave do Blue Bell do do. 8 barrels Sugar. . Active 200 .HA.ND-BOOK OF U. 8. Snips. Name of Prize. Foe DisTEiBimos. Cayuga Foc|pnatataka ^ Ceres Henry Brinker do Ellis • do Lyndhavea do Name unknown do *Aotor Chocura Pride do. Express Cimerone ^lAtalanta $450,000 00 do. *ET6ning Star do *Jupiter Circas.'iian *Minna 250,000 00 do John Wesley Clifton :j:H. MoGuin Clyde X61 bales of Cotton do ifNannau Coeur de Lion Lot of goods do. ". .Lookout Colorado Calhoun do Winona do Hunter do Louise Whittemore Comohous *Prowler Commodore Restless do Union Commodore Barney Lion do. Caroline. do. Virginia. do. Napoleon Commodore Morris ^Harriet do. ifJ. C. Calhoun do. :|:Music Commodore Perry General Putnam do. Effis do. Lyndhaven do. Name unknown do. Lyon do. Caroline do. Virginia do. Napoleon do. America do. Comet do. ifJohn THE UNITED STATES NATT. 201 U. B. Ships. Name op Prize. Foe Disteibftion. Commodore Perry J J. J. Crittendto do. ^Nathaniel Taylor do. ^Wilson Conemough JWaye Queen Conestoga JEvansville do ifEose Hamilton Connecticut Emma $9,282 62 do Adeline 2,844 57 do Hermosa 23,601 10 do Rambler. 7,423 75 do Juno 130,393 11 do Greyhound do *Salli6 do *Sootia Corwin Deserter Corypheus Reindeer 8,503 20 do Sailboat and cargo Courier M. Bishop do Emmeline do Director do Angeline Covington :j;Bureka Cricket Kaskaskia. 923 44 do. Tom Suggs Crusader JGeneral Taylor. do jWanderer Cumberland *Hiawatha 239,703 08 do *A. J. Russell do *Cambria do *Carrie do. *Dorotha Haines do. *Elite do *Toung America The Hiawatha is payable to six capturing vessels, and will be paid to all the moment the prize list for the Keystone State is prepared. Currituck American Coaster 230 36 do Wine, &c do 18 boxes Tobacco do Ladies' Delight do Emily. 4o Hampton. do Cargoes 9 boats 202 HAND-BOOK OF TJ. 8. Ships. Name of Peize. Foe OiSTEiBunoif. Currituck *Eaiiter do^ Director do *Water Witch Dai Ching Geo; Ohisholm Dale Specie $4,938 il do - Mabel 5,094 98 do Supplementary Dan *45 bales of Cotton do *Corse Dart *Ceeilia do. *Zavala Daylight *Alliance do. *Brilliant do *Bxtra do. .' .*Grood Egg do. *John Hamilton do t *Baoer do .*Sophia Delaware *Lion do "Whitehead do. JNapoleon 70, '754 36 do. EUes do Lyndhaven do Albert do Name unknown do Caroline do Virginia do *Albemarle Do Soto Major Barbour 36,288 64 do "William 88,3'71 93 » do 4,815 00 do.- *Jane Adelaide 4,860 00 do *Bright 4,875 00 do. *Mississippian do JGeu. Prim do. Cuba do Rapid do Alice Vivian do Clar^a do James Battle do *'Wm. Bagley do. ILady Maria do. ^Leviathan THE UNITED STA TJ) 8 NAVY. 203 U. S. Ships. Name of Fbize. Fok Disteibution. De Soto *Moiitgoinery do. *Kita do. *Slar do. Sea Bird do. *Creseeiit do *Sir "William Peel do *Cumberland Diana *Southern Merchant do. *N'aniop6 Dutchess *BvansviU6 E. B. Hale Bowena $4,622 6t Ellen Eoweaa 4,622 61 Essex ifArkansas do :{:Molasse3 Ethan AHen Olive Branch 5,600 20 do Eaahiou 92 82 do *Gipsey do *Atlanta do *Parr6n '. .. . Eugenie Alabama Fernandina British Queen 71,000 00 do. *"W. H. Forthop Hag Amelia 18,066 45 do E. J. Waterman 7,028 18 do Anglia 84,849 00 do. *Mercur7 802 00 do Major "WiHia do. Anne Dees do *Ariel do. *David Crockett do. *Emily do. *Blmira Cornelius Flambeau ....Active 2,070 81 do 100,000 00 do *Hetiwan 11,126 00 do. Anne Dees do Bettie Krotzer do Hatterman do *Catalina Florida " Calypso 75,334 93 do jiHettie 66,171 18 do *Agnes Forest Eose *Elmira 204 U. S. ?IIIP8. Port Henry do HAND-BOOK OF Name op Peizb. +Trrnma . . . . Fob DistKiEUTiow. • ITOjSGO 83 Anna Maria do . , . Brockenboro' do .... ..*Anna do *Alice do do. do. ...... do *Bangor , Cotton .• *Isabella *Martha Jane do do f'B.a.ngeT *Southern Star « do. Lot of Corn Freeborn Arctic do JJane Wright. . ^ . . . do ±Leon do do do do Gem of the Sea. . . ir-"""" JMoming Star tMail ifRichard Lacey. . . . . JThomas Reilly Dixie 28,522 00 do. Fair Play 816 25 do. do. do. do. do. *Charm *Director *George. . . . ; *Mary Stuart ."Masrffie Fultoit do. *Prince of Wales. . . do. *Richard do. Gemsbok *Vola»te Ariel 1 815 63 do. do *Beverly *Glen do General Putnam. . *Harmony Elles do. Lyn haven •. do. do. Crittenden Comet do. , *]Srame unknown. ... do. *Louely Belle do. America ,..,,. do. Genesee George W. Blunt. , *Souppernong *Faume .........Wave,.... 4,18Q 1§ THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 205 TJ. S. Ships. Name of Peizb. Fob Disteibutios. George W. Blunt *Pa'tras $52,450 00 do. Major Willis do. Anne Dees Gertrude *'Warrior do Albert Grand Gulf. *Mary Ann Granite City. Anita Harriot Lane. Joanna Ward.. 5,508 93 do Union Hartford *J. D. Clark, Hatteras Schooner Magnolia 38,532 59 do Sarah and Elizabeth 574 87 do *GoY. A. Moulton do *Josephine do : *R C. WaUaoe do JPoody Hendrik Hudson .Margaret 216 89 Ao. , *Theresa..'. do. _ Cotton Henry Andrews Rowena 4,622 57 Henry Brinker Ellis do. Lyndhaven do. Name unknown do. Lion do. Caroline do. Virginia do. Napoleon Henry James, Adventure Hetzel Lookwood do EUes do Lyndhaven do Name unknown do Lyon do Caroline do. Virginia do Napoleon Honduras *Mail Honeysuckle *Ely do. *Susan do. *Horida. . k Hope *Emma Tattle Housatonic Major Willis do Neptune 206 HAND-BOOK OF TJ. S. Ships. Name op Peizk. Foe DraxEiBniioK Housatonic Anne Dees do. Secesh do. Hatterman Hunchback "Winter Shrab $112 26 do. Lion do. Caroline do. Tirginia do. ITapoleon do .* *Eugenia. do. *Gr.H.Smoot Huutsville Magnolia 167,404 08 do Eeliauce 18,224 61 do Agnes 22,400 40 do Ariel 1,194 29 do Courier •. . 3,033 48 do Adelia 60,900 00 do Surprise 35,022 00 do ZavaUa 1,414 49 de *irnion do *Sitperior 36,000 00 do Ascension do A. J. Hodgers do * Adelia do. Minnie Huron Guide 18,852 51 do.' Aquilla, 28,226 41 do. Cambria 61,318 22 do. Rowena 2,31157 do Major 'Willis do Secesh do. Albert Iron Age :j:Robert E. Lee 280,000 00 Iroquois *Merrimac 200,000 00 do. *K;ate 31,000 00 IsaaoSmith British Empire 3,422 98 Isilda *Havana Itasca Lizzie 'Weston 67,546 87 do Magnolia 167,404 08 do Sea Drift do. *Merriatti .... Jacob Bell Golden Leaf do *Chapel Point James Adger Sarah 19,128 44 THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 207 U. S. Ships. Namb of Prize. Fob Disteibution. James Adger :j;Eobert B. Lee $80,000 00 do Cornubia.... 63,000 00 do. Kate do. Elizabeth Jamestown Intended ■ 7,008 Tl do Havelock do Aigbrith 660 90 do *CoL Long Jasamine Belampago J. L. Davis *Florida J. N. Seymore. *Ellis do. *L3mdhaven do.- *N'ame unknown J. P. Jackson *P. C. "Wallace 80,000 00 do. *Cotton ". , J. S. Chambers Union 94,520 50 do. Corelia 461 83 do. Rebecca do. Ida do. *Belampago Julia Alligator do. Stonewall Juniata Harvest do Tiotor do Fashion do *Dou Jose do. *Elizabeth Kanawha R C. Piles 33,234 12 do Victoria 48,400 45 do Charlotte 29,942 63 do Annie 4,525 42 do Cuba 35,000 00 do A. J. Hodge do. South. Independence do. Hunter do. Dart do. Albert do. Ann do. Clara do. Comet do. Jupiter do Winona do. Ripple 208 HAND-BOOK OF U. S. Ships. Name of Pmze. Fob Dibtbibotiow. Kanawha Eugene Eatahdin Excelsior do. John Gilpin Kennebec Hunter do Jupiter do , *M. J. Smith. do *Gray Jacket do Albert do John Scott. do. William Bagley do. James Battle do. Eugene Kensingtoii Adventure .$1,625 34 do Course 5,096 15 do Dart 934 94 do Maria 4,127 12 do Telocity , 442 38 do *Dan . „ . : do *Troy. do. fWest Plprida. Keystone State Cora do. Sarah 19, 782 44 do. Salvor 31,842 28 do. Dixie 28,520 61 do. Catalina 5,100 50 do. Hiawatha 239,703 71 do. Anne Dees do *Elizabeth do. *Fannie do. *Mars King Fisher Lion 7,478 93 do Olive Branch 5,60*0 08 do *Teresita ^. do *Mary Lewis Kittatinny Julia 15,928 74 do. Major Barbour. 36,288 54 do Emma 70,860 83 do 120 bales Cotton do D. Sargent do *Ootton Lackawanna *Planter not pay. do Neptune do Hunter THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 209 U. S. Ships. Namb or Ppize. I"or DisTiUBUTioif. Lexington 12 bales of Cotton Lookwood Ellis. do. Lyndhaven do Name unknown do Lion do. Caroline do Virginia do. Napoleon. do Hunter do. *Alice Lodona Major "Willis do. Seoesh ., do Arctic do *Minnie Louisiana Shawsbeen do Elles do. Lyndhaveu do .Name unknown do Lion do Caroline do. Yirginia do. Napoleon do. *Henrietta do„ *Renshaw Madgie .Everglade Magnolia Flying Fish $404 95 do. . . , Carmita 1,928 06 do ....Memphis..^ 510,914 07 do. *Dove do *Flying Cloud Mahaska Bevere 795 43 do *Gen6ral Taylor Maratanza .Revere 795 43 do Express do *T6azer Marblehead Anne Dees do *Glide Massachusetts Delight 174 17 do. Advocate 176 17 •do. Express 174 57 do Osceola 179 52 do. Henry Lewis 33,296 07 do. A. J. View. 14,034 21 ZIU HAND-BOOK OF U. S. Ships. Name op Pbizb. Fob Distbibdtiok. Maaaachusetts ifSunbeam $74,960 74 do. Mary Jane do. Anna do. Olive do. *Aehilloa do. *Brilliante do. *Ba3ilde do. *Charles Henry do. *Eanuie do. *01iye Branch do. Trois Freres do. *Perai3 Mayflower *Hanooek '. Mc01ella,n ' *Clotilde do Louisa Dudley. Memphis Mercury 802 00 do. Ouachita -.. 7,632 00 do Antelope 2,775 26 do. Anne Dees Mercedita Magnolia 167,404 08 do. Rose 3,600 43 do. Ootavia 4,030 00 do Victoria 28,032 60 do Ida 328 52 do Anne Dees do *Bermuda do. *Moyd Minnesota . .^ ^.. .*Hiawatha 239,703 71 • do .*Amy Warwick do '. .*Belle Conway do ^Benshaw do *Srorth Carolina do *Pioneer. do *Star do *Sally Meara Mississippi Squadron *Alonzo Childs do. *179 bales Cotton • ~ do. . ..; *Cotton do. *Kaskaskia .■.■. do. *St. Mary's do. *Tom Sugg do. *ZouaTe Mohawk Toceoa 4,355 00 THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 211 U. S. Ships. Name or Ppizs. Toe DiSTBiBtrraoN. Mohawk "Wildfire d6 ; George B. Sloat. Mohegan *Arrow Montgomery Isabel $4,192 36 do 'W.R.Kmg 4,192 36 do W. B. Chester 19,1:08 39 do. Caroline and cargo do. .1 Pet Monticello Eevere 195 43 do *Hiawatha 239,103 11 do Sue 8,346 00 do JSunbeam 14,966 14 do OddPeUow 2,814 00 do Crenshaw do. Nicholas I do. Ella do Susan do Winfred Morning Light *Tenture do. *Morgen lorentzen Morse Crittenden do Comet do America do J. N". Seymour ^ do. JNapoleon 10,154 63 do EUis do Lyndhaven do Name unknown do Lion do Caroline do. .*. . Yirginia Mount Vernon British Queen 1,108 60 do. Rising Sun 1,999 00 do. Mary Jane do. Kate do. *Alena do. *Emily do. Emma Tuttle do. *Levi Rowe do. *N'api6r do. St. George U. Yassar New Eagle 6,812 01 do Sarah 6,138 85 Z12S HAND-BOOK OF U. S. Sraps. Name of Peize. Foe Distkibtjtios. M. Yassar Florida $758 00 Mystic'. Sunbeam 59,455 25 do Mary Elizabeth 88 43 Nahant JAtalanta 450,000 00 Nansemond *Douro Nantucket *Jupiter, N. Brinker EUes do lyndhaven, do Henry Traverse New Era *Eowena do *"Wm. A. Knapp Newbern ^Robert E. Lee 280,000 00 Newbem Squadron *Angler not pay do. *282 bales Cotton do. ■ *Mcholai the First 14,188 11 do. *Scotia 46,798 34 New Ironsides .' Major E. Willis 34,144 07 do. Neptune do. Anna do. Olive do. Seoesh New Loudon Gipsey 3,882 87 do Delight 174 17 do Advocate 176 17 do. Express 174 57 do Osceola 179 52 do. '. . .Henry Lewis do. A. J. Tiew do E. W. "Wilder do. -.Anne and Olive do .*Ratou del Nilo do. *Dashing Wave do. Zalima Niagara Gen. Parkhill 7,188 38 do Meaco do *Aid Northern Light ,. .Agnes H. Ward 8,324 19 Norwich Sarah 19,782 44 do , 103 Casks Rice 2,614 00 do. ....'. ,. 193 Casks Rice Nyphon. .' §Banshee No. 1 72,500 00 do Coruubia 63,000 00 do. Ella and Annie 139,000 00 THE UNITED STATES NATT 213 U. S. Ships. Name op Peizb. Foe Disteibtjtion, i^'yphon Kate do 10 bales Cottoa do *R. E. lee Ootorora Sloop Brave $348 16 do. , EliasEeed 18,390 08 do BoatPrize 600 30 do. *John Williams 9,000 00 do *Plorence Nightingale 17,390 00 do. Tubal Cain 23,540 82 do *Steamer Victoria 330,000 00 do 52J bales Cotton 13,760 82 do Prize do Handy do Eagle do. *FiTe Brothers do Eosalie do ..*W. T. Leitch do. *R. 0. PUes do Charlotte do Anne do Southern Independence. .. do Hunter ' do Dart do Ann do. * Clara. do Albert Ohio Onondaga. *Hetiwan 11,126 00 Onward Plash 684 21 do *Plag do. *Magioienne. Osage 179 bales Cotton do. James Battle Ossipee *HBlena do William Bagley Oswego Active do Blue Bell. '. Ottawa *Hetiwan 11,457 85 do *Amerioa do. *C. C. Pinckney.. Owasoo President 10,760 65 do Eugenie. '. 26,212 43 do Cargo tr. S. Sraps. TSjjib of Peize. Foe Disteibtjtiow. Owasco Active do. Blue Bell do. 8 bbls. Sugar Passaic *Glide Paul Jones Major 'Willis do Seoesh Pawnee Harriet Ryan $2,014 00 do Ocean Wave 2,000 95 do. Eowena 4,622 51 do *Mary "Wood do. Sarah Jane. Pembina. Rowena 2,311 51 do. Elias Beokwith do Joe Planner do *Louisa Penguin Albro Penobscot *Eobert Bruce 31,356 00 do *Lizzie do *Stingray do *John Douglas.. do. *Lill7 Pequot *Don Pera Secesh do. Charmer do *Emma Petrel Elmira Perry *Hiawatha 239,103 11 do. Comet do. Crittenden do. America do. Alma do H. M. Johnson do. *Alice do. *BlIen Jane do *Savannah Philadelphia Lion do. Caroline do. Tirginia do. Napoleon Pink ^:Ann Pinola *Oora Pittsburg *Albion do *Pet , THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 215 tJ.3. Ships. Name of Pkize, For Distbibution. Pittsburg 5 bales of Cotton Pocahontas B. J. "Waterman $1,028 18 do ICheshire 53,102 43 do. Hunter do .*Antonia Port EoyaL *Cotton and Tobacco 2,100 00 do. Fashion Portsmouth. ; Pioneer 1,308 61 do. "Wave Potomac *Bloomer, No. 2 10,100 00 do *Julia 2,150 00 Potomaska Belle. . . .'. Powhatan *Bradford not pay. do. *Mercury 802 00 do Major B. "Willis 34,144 08 do, Anne Dees do Secesh do *Mary Clinton Primrose Sarah Lavlna do Ladies' Delight do Plying Cloud do Richard Tarex Princess Royal *Plying Scud do. *"Wave Pursuit Annie Bell 5,388 18 do. "Wm. Mallory 5,968 45 do. .*Bwan 202,298 01 do. jiAndromeda 12T,'726 06 do JPlorida 175,000 GO do *Kate Putnam Comet do Crittenden do America Quaker City Pair "Wind 2,698 09 do Amy "Warwick 138,624 57 do. Orion 7,19146 do. North Carolina 4,096 27 do Mer(!tiry 802 00 do. Sally Hears 1,372 27 do. JDouro 150,538 78 do. LUy 145,000 00 do. Adelia do General Oreen Z±0 HAND-BOOJi OJf U. S. Ships. Name of Pbize. Foe Dbtbibution. Quaker City Lynchburg do 'Winfred Queen , Louise Rachael Seaman Adventure _: $1,625 34 do. *Cours6 5,096 15 do. Dart 934 94 do. Maria 4,127 12 do. *Velocity 442 38 do. Calhoun do. *Beauregard do. *Nyinph Eeliance Blossom. do ^Pointer Eesolute Sabine , . 90 40 do *Oapitola do *Eagle do *Ooeaii Wave do. *Julia Worden Eestless *Patra3 52,450 00 do. ..Anglia 84,849 GO do Scotia 93,596 00 do Julia Worden 10,051 90 do Plash 684 21 do "Wanderer do. Lyda and Mary do. Ann do. '. *Emily do *Blmira Cornelius do. *John Thompson do *Boat3 of Eioe Ehode Island Tenus 4,514 56 do E. 0. Biyan 838 32 do. Cronstadt 294,264 68 Eichmond Alert Eoanoke Albion, 7,486 36 do. *A]ert . . .- Eoebuck , Sarah 19,782 44 do Kate... 3,595 10 do *Emma Amelia do *Two Brothers do. ..■ *Nina do *Eebel do. *Laurietta THE TJNITED STATES NAVY. 21Y U. S. Ships. Namb op Pkize. Fob DiSTBiBimoir. Eoebuok *Maria Louise. do *Susaii do *Bliza do. *Carolme do *Mary T" Eowan's Expedition ifClifton do. :|;Black 'Warrior do. t^va Belle do. JEothen do. JHarriet and Sarah do. JLizBzie Taylor do. JOld North State do. jp. A. Sanders do. :j:Palma E. E. Cuyler Grace B. Baker $14,368 13 do Osceola 114 52 do Advocate 116 17 do Delight 174 17 do. Express 174 57 do Anna Sophia 367 10 do KatoDale 356,000 00 do. A. J. View do. Henry Lewis do. H.W. "Wilder 21,186 50 do. Avenger do. Anna do. \ Olive do. Huater do *Anna do Eugene do :( Jane . Sachem *Water Witch 3,792 00 Sacramento Wanderer Sagamore Eose 3,600 00 do '.Ootavia 4,030-43 do. ...'. Agnes 269 83 do. *Avenger 956 34 do. Ellen„ 73 91 do Francis 833 92 do. By George 303 31 do. Julia. 390 15 do. Friar do *Cotton 1,500 00 218 HAND-BOOK OF U. S. Ships. Name or Pbize. Fob DisiEiBirnoH. Sagamore Clara Louisa do Shot do. .fepokenburg. do Frolic do. :|:Alicia do ^Ann. do. ifClothilde , do JCharmer do , Ellen do Enterprige. do. jiPloyd do. New Tear do Southern Rights do ifll bbls. Turpentine gam Houston. Soledad Cos SamHotan .Martha Ann , .. ; do • . .Calhoun San Jacinto *Buokshot do. .*Lizzie Davis do. *Lealiad do. *Bdward' do. Alabama •. Santee Garonne $3,300 35 do Delta 4,696 00 Santiago de Cuba W. 0. Bee 28,414 10 do. Lavinia 8,694 71 do. L, C. Holmes 26,79.2 76 do. Columbia 136,103 38 do. Brittania 174,000 00 do. Steamer Yictory .330,000 00 , do. Maria 1,351 00 dp. JElla Warley 70,085 34 do. lizzie 10,408 68 do. :j:Viotoria do. Comet. . .'. Satellite Ladies' Delight. . . '. do. .:j;Emily dp JThree Brothers Savannah B. J. 'Waterman 7,028 18 do ....ifCheshire Soiota Margaret.. 3,314 75 do :j;M!ary Dudley Sea Foam New Eagle 6,812 01 THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 219 U. B. Ships. Naub of Pbizb. Fob Dibtbibutioh. Sea Foam Sarah $6,138 33 Seminole E. J. Waterman '7,028 18 do Albion 3,U3 36 do ;|:Cbarlestown. do ...Iiida do. ifSir William Peel Seneca Sarali. 19,782 44 do. E. J. Waterman 7,028 18 do. Anne Dees do Cheshire Shawsheeu .Ellis do Lyndhaven. do Name unknown... do. *James Iforcom Sheppard Knapp Sarah. . . ., 19,782 44 do. Fannie Lavuie Somerset...- Curlew 5,354 77 do. tCiroassian 300,000 00 do *Horteuse. Sonoma Virginia. 48,690 97 do. ^Springbok 234,819 46 do Cargo of Clyde Sophronia *Mignonette South Carolina Magnolia 167,404 08 do Edward Barnard 28,688 73 do. Shark , 3,558 17 do. Ealcon 2,392 32 do Soledad Cos 3,222 97 do. Major Willis do *Florida , do. *Caroline do. *Dart do .*Ezada do. *George Gr. Baker do. *Joseph H. Toone do. *Nellie do. *Sam Houston do. *T. J. Chambers Southfleld :|;Napoleon 70,754 36 do. Lion do. Caroline do Tirginia. ♦Star Hiawatha 239,703 00 220 HAND-BOOK OF U. 8. Ships. Name op Pbize. ' Foe Disteibutiok. Stars and Stripes Mary Elizabeth $88 43 do. Lioa do. Caroline do. Virginia '. , do. *N'apoleon do. I'lorida State of Georgia Sunbeam 74,966 74 do. . .■ *Mary Elizabeth do. ifMersey do. Mary Jane do. :]: Angeline do. Annie do. ^Nassau Stettin Major Willis not pay. do JAries 147,000 00 do ist. John 46,500 00 do Alma 2,887 00 do Diamond do Secesh St. Lawrence Mabel 5,194 98 do. do. Supplementary do GoodLuok 1,181 74 do. Fanny Lee do. *Herald St. Louis Meaco 50,942 61 Sumter^ *Columbine do *HattieBrook Sunflower Echo do General Worth do Pushpiatahs ♦Supply Stephen Hart 250,000 00 Susquehanna Princeton 2,942 66 do *B. J. Waterman 7,028 18 do *Alabama 6,749 00 do JAnn 300,000 00 do. *Baltimore do. *Coquette do. *Prince Alfred do. *Sau Juan Tahoma Uncle Mose 30,224 99 do SilasHenry 216 12 do Margaret 217 78 do. *Stonewall 1,085 65 THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 231 U.S. Ships. Name op Petze. Foe Dibteibution. Tahoma *AIligator $50 00 do. Tictory 8,034 55 do *Harriet do. Maiy Jane do. " *Sugar and Molasses. do *Crazy Jane do. *Hendriok Hudson do ; Statesman T. A. "Ward S. "W. Green, No. 2 and 4. Teazer *Grrapeshot do , * Bichards do *Justina Tennessee Friendship do Alabama Tioga Boat Prize 600 30 do. *Steamer Victoria 330,000 00 do Granite City 64,576 37 do Cotto'n of the Victory 8,034 66 do. 37f bales Cotton do. Avon do Justina do. *Brother3 do *Nightingale do *Julia do *Sronesuch. do. Herald do *Swallow do *Pearl do *Dolphln Two Sisters *Agnes, *Prolic, *0. S. Breeze .; Tyler *Alfred Robb Unadilla Lodona 231,830 77 'do. Eowena 2,311 57 do. . Major Willis do. JPrinoess Royal 400,000 00 do. Neptune ' do. *Mary Teresa TJncas *Amelia do. *Belle Underwriter Comet do. Crittenden do. ■ . .America 222 HAND-BOOK OF U. S. Srars. Name or Prize. Foe Djsteibftiok. TTuderwriter J. N. Seymour do Lyndbayen do. Kame unknown do Ellis do. Lion do. Garolind do Yirginia .*. do. Kapoleon Union Amelia. $18,066 43 do Hattie Jackson 2,406 25 do. '. Geo. B.Baker 6,788 94 do Spauldiug. do *Linnet do *Mayflower Valley City J. N. Seymour, Ellis, Lynd- haven, name unknown, Lion, Caroline, Virginia, Kapoleon Vandalia Henry Middleton 20,212 23 do Amelia 18,066 45 do. Geo. G. Baker do *Ariel do *Hannah Balch Vanderbilt Gertrude ^ 80,0'74 29 do. Peterhoff 273,628 99 Velocity *Corse Victoria Nicholai 1 28,371 94 do. Minna 959 00 do *Nassau Vincennes *H. McGuin Virginia *Jennie, *0amille, *H. Colthwist, *Valiant.. . Wabash Amelia 18,066 45 do. *Mary Alice do *Sarah Starr do *'Wonder ■Waohusett Virginia 48,690 66 do Dolphin "Wamsutta Secesh do. *Amelia "Wanderer. , Stonewall 1,085 65 do. *Annie B Water Witch W. Mallory >5,968 45 THE niriTED STATES NATT. 223 U. S. Ships. Name of Fbize. Fok Distbibutiow. Weehawken JAtalanta $450,000 00 ■Western Flotilla *Sovereign "Western Flotilla *Sumter "Western Metropolis *Eosetta Western World Lot of Goods W. Gr. Anderson Theresa 3 353 80 do Lily 4^353 65 do. *E6indeer, alias J. Davis. . 6,843 00 do. *Beauregard do. UcCanfield do. *Royal Tacht Whitehead Comet do Crittenden do America do. Winter Shrub do Lyndhaven do. Name unknown do Ellis do. *Eugenia do. *Ella D William Bacon *Nieholai 1 28,37'7 67 do. Anna Squiers 1,772 27 Wissahickon Gipsey 3.882 84 Wyandank Rising Sun do. *A. W. Thompson do *Southem do. *Ve3ta Tacht America *Antelope. Yankee Clara Ann, *Oassandra, *Massaohusett3, *N'an- gemoy, *E6mittanoe. . Young Rover. *A Schooner Zoiave J. C. MoOabe w * Condemned but not ready for distribution. % Sold, but not finally decided by the courts. § Returned to owners. Prize Law, {Old Law.) Half of all the prize money goes to the Government, for the benefit of the Pension Fund, and the other half to the captors, as follows : 1-20 to the Commanding OflScer of the fleet. 224 HAND-BOOK OT 2-20 to the Commanding Officer of the ship. . 2-20 to Second Lieutenants, Captain Marines, and Sailing Masters. 2-20 to Chaplains, Lieutenants Marines, Surgeons, Pursers, Bbatswains, Gunners, Carpenters, and Masters' Mates. 3-20^ to Midshipmen, Surgeon's Mates, Captain's Clerks, Schoolmasters, Boatswain's Mates, Gunner's Mates, Carpenter's Mates, Ship Stewards, Sail- makers, Master-at-arms, Armorers, Coxswains, and Coopers. 2-20^ to. Gunners, Yeoman, Boatswain's Yeoman, Quartermasters, Second Gunners, Sailmaker's Mates, Sergeants and Corporals, Marines, Drummers, Fif- ers, and Extra Petty Officers. 7-20 to Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Marines, Lands- men, and Boys. Second and Third Assistant Engineers share with Midshipmen, &c. Firemen and Coal Heavers share with Seamen, &c. New Lam. — After July 17th, 1862, distribution of prize money is according to monthly pay. Prize Agents, "Walden & Willard, 188 York-Street, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Quaker City, S. W., 7 guns. 1,600 tons. L. 240, B. 36>, D., 21. P. C. $117,500, 1861. Captures the bark Winifred, of Eichmond, Ya., from Bio Janeiro, with a valuable cargo of coffee, May 25, 1861. Engages a Confederate battery, in Lynnhaven Bay, Va., one seaman mortally wounded, June 24, 1861. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 225 Put into commission at Brooklyn ISTavy Tard, Dec, 1861. Participates in the repulse of the iron-clad rams off Charleston Bar [see iron-clad raid off Charleston, S. C], June 31, 1863. Assists in capturing the Douro, March 9, 1863. Arrives in New York, March, 1863. Extensively repaired at the Brooklyn ISTavy Tard in the summer of 1863. Put in commission, Aug. 12, 1863. Sailed from New York, Aug. 18, 1863. Collided with the Connecticut at sea, off New Inlet, in a gale of wind, seriously injuring her, Aug 21, 1863. Qneen, S., 7 guns. 630 tons. B. E. Captured by the San- tiago d'Cuba, in lat. 25 N., long. 75 "W"., June 21, 1863. Name changed from Victory. Taken into the naval service, July, 1863. Sailed from Boston for the Texas coast, Aug. 15, 1863. Arrived at New York, March 4, 1864. Sailed from New York, May 6, 1864. Queen City, S. W., 9 guns. 212 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1863. Queen of the West, Eam. Attempts the destruction of the rebel iron-clad Arkansas, at Yicksburg. The Essex was with her, July 22, 1862. In the Yazoo Biver expedition [see Yazoo Batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. Euins the rebel ram " City of Yicksburg," at the levee at Yicksburg ; sets her on fire, but fails to sink her ; the crew of the rebel vessel extinguish the flames, and the Queen of the "West goes below Yicksburg, passing through a terrible fire of shot 226 HAND-BOOK OF and shell, uninjured, though struck fairly twelve times. [Admiral Porter subsequently reported that the " City of Yicksburg^' was so badly injured in the attack, that her pumps would scarcely keep her free, and that her machinery was being taken out.] Feb. 2, 1863. Captures the rebel transports " A. "W". Baker," Ber- Vick Bay," and " Moro," near the mouth.of the Eed Eiver, Feb. 3, 1863. Captured in the Eed Eiver, near Gordon's Landing, her boilers having been exploded by a shot from a battery; quite a number of her crew escaped on cotton bales, while twenty-one of them were cap- tured. Previous to the accident, she had captured the "New Era, No. 5," Feb. 14, 1863. As a rebel ram, captures the Indianola [see India- nola], Feb. 24, 1863. Destroyed by Admiral Porter's fleet, July 13, 1863. Qninsegamond, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at Boston Navy Yard, 1864. R. Ram ArkansaSi The rebel ram Arkansas, which had been lying in the Yazoo Eiver, attacked and passed through Farragut's fleet, at anchor above Vicks- burg. The fleet was without steam, and could do but little to destroy the daring vessel. She passed through the fleet delivering and receiving a severe fire and arrived at the levee under the guns of the powerful batteries at Vicksburg. The Union gun- boats fired broadside after broadside into her as she passed along, and succeed in doing her considera- ble damage. It is generally believed, that had the THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 227 Union fleet been ready to receive the ram, they would have sunk or captured her. The affair came off in broad daylight, and took the fleet by sur- prise, July 15, 1862. "Was blown up by the officers, while under fire, in a crippled condition, and unable to use her guns, Aug. 6, 1862. Ram Fleet, Mississippi Eiver Squadron : Queen of the West (lost), Lioness, Monarch, General Bragg, Gen. Price, General Pillow, Kosciusko, Lafayette, Little Rebel, Switzerland, Sampson. R. B. Fortes, S., 3 guns. 329 tons. L. 121, B. 25, D. 11. P. C. $52,500, 1863. At Port Eoyal [see Port Eoy^l, S. 0.], Nov. 7, 1861. Wrecked on the coast of North Carolina, Feb. 1862. Racer, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 252 tons. L. 107, B. 28, D. 9. P. 0. $7,500, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Rachel Seaman, Schooner, 2 guns. 303 tons. . L. Hi, B. 30, D. 9. P. C. $18,000, 1861. At Sabine Pass, Texas, Sept. 25, 1862. Arrives at New York, Aug. 29, 1863. Rattler, S. W., 6 guns. 166 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1862. At the capture of Arkansas Post [see Arkansas Post], Jan. 11, 1863. In the Yazoo Pass expedition and attack on Fort Pemberton, March 11-13, 1863. Attacked in the Tallahatchie Eiver, March 19, 1863. Aided by the Manitqu, captures the rebel steamer Xouisville in Little Bed River, July, 1863. 9 228 HAKD-BOOK OF Read, Abner, Commander, wounded on board of the Mo- nongahela, at Donaldsonville, while in action, July T, 1863. Died at Baton Kouge, July 12, 1863. Red Rover, S. "W., 1 gun. 187 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1862. Reindeer, S. W., 6 guns. 212 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1862. Release, Bark, 4 guns. 327 tons. Purchased. 1855. "On one occasion was within twenty miles of the rebel privateer Alabama, Jan., 1863. Store ship at Beaufort, K C, Aug., 1863. Reliance, S., 1 gun, 111 tons. L. 84, B. 16, D. 7. P. C. $15,000, 1861. Captured, with the Satellite, near the mouth of the Eappahannock Eiver, Aug. 23, 1863. Relief, Ship, 4 guns. 468 tons. Built at Philadelphia, < 1836. Store ship, 1863. Arrived at Boston from Hampton Boads, Dec. 2, 1861. Rensliaw, Schooner, 1 gun. 80 tons, 1863. Ordnance vessel, at Newbern, !N". C, 1863. Rescue, S., 1 gun. Ill tons. L. 80, B. 18, D. 8. P. C. $17,300, 1861. Carries an expedition to Curitoman Creek, which destroys a schooner, and has a skirmish with the enemy, Nov. 9, 1861. Resolute, S., 2 guns. 90 tons. L. 84, B. 16, D. 7. P. C. $15,000, 1861. Attacks the rebel batteries at Aquia Creek, Va., May 31, 1861. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 229 Captnres the rebel schooner Buena Vista in the Po- tomac, June 18, 1861. At Matthias Point battery, Aug, 16, 1861. Restless, Bark, T guns. 265 tons. L. 108, B. 2f, D. 10. P. 0. $12,000,1861. Destroys three schooners and a sloop, loaded with rice, lor Charleston, S. C, off Bull Bay, S. C, Feb. 14, 1862. In a severe gale, long. 71.30, W. lat. 37.30 N ; threw her armament overboard to save the vessel, April 4, 1862. Rhode Island, S. "W., 12 guns. 1,517 tons. L. 236, B. 36,D.18. P. C. $185,000. Name changed from Eagle, 1861. Employed as a supply vessel during 1861 and a part of 1862. Sailed from Hampton Eoads with the Monitor in tow,'Dec. 29, 1862. Kescues the crew of the Monitor [see Monitor], Dec. 31, 1862. Captures the Cronstadt, B. E., Aug. 16, 1863. Richmond, S., 24 guns. 1,929 tons. Built at Norfolk, Va., 1858. Attacked by the rebel ram Manassas and a flotilla of gunboats at the Head of the Passes, Mississippi Kiver [see Head of the Passes], Oct. 12, 1861. Participates in the attack upon the rebel defences of Pensacola by the U. S. forces in Fort Pickens, Nov. 22, 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Passes Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Attacked by ram Arkansas [see ram Arkansas], July 15, 1862." 230 HAND-BOOK OF Passes below the Vicksburg batteries, July 16, 1862. Attempts the passage of the Port Hudson batteries pj night [see Port Hudson], March 14, 1863. After being thoroughly overhauled and refitted, sails from IS^ew York for the Mobile blockade, Oct. 12, 1863. Roanoke, S., 40 guns. 3,435 tons. Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1855. Arrived at Fortress Monroe, reporting having de- stroyed a privateer off the coast, July 22, 1861. Participates in the engagement in Hampton Roads [see Merrimao Fight], March 8, 1862. [Iron-clad, 6 guns.] Cut down tff her gun deck at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and then removed to the Novelty Iron Works, where she was covered with iron plating 4|' inches thick, and three turrets placed on her deck. May, 1862 to June, 1863. Put in commission, June 26, 1863. Sent to Fortress Monroe as a harbor defence. Roanoke Island. On the 28th of Jan., 1S62, all the ves- sels composing the naval branch of the combined ex- pedition intended to participate in the reduction of Eoanoke Island and operate elsewhere in its vicinities, were over the bulkhead at Hatteras Inlet and in readiness for service, but it was not until the 5th in- stant that those composing the army branch of it were similarly situated. Early on the moi?ning of the 5th, the necessary general signals for a move were , thrown out from the Philadelphia, and, as soon after- ward as could be expected for so large a number of vessels, all were under way, with the navy division arranged in three columns, commanded by Lieuts. Commanding "Werden, Murray, and Davenport. THE TTUITED STATES NAVY. 231 Althougla the weather was favorable, their progress was slow. A steamer with the sloop Granite in tow was sent ahead to ascertain if the buoy on the eastern extremity of Long Point Shoal, distant some twenty miles from the Inlet, had been removed ; if so to place another already prepared in its stead. At sun- down they arrived off Stumpy Point and within ten miles of the marshes. The whole force anchored by signal, each vessel occupying as nearly as practicable the same relative position toward the rest as she had done in steaming. Here it was judged expedient to send a small party to visit a certain house on the mainland for the purpose of securing, even forcibly, the services of a person whose name had been given at the Inlet. An officer took it in charge, and before midnight brought the man on board the Philadelphia. On the morning of the 6th of February the admiral, with his staff and fleet, changed their quarters tem- porarily from the Philadelphia to the Southfield, and hoisted their flag on board of her. In a little while after the whole force was again under way, with two light draught steamers, the Ceres and Putnam, a mile or so ahead, in order to detect the enemy himself or any obstructions he might have concealed. The weather was now thick and threatening, and bad for distant discoveries. About nine o'clock it cleared away in the direction of Roanoke Island, and then for the first time the enemy was distinctly recognized, armed and lying at anchor, apparently close in with the shore between Pork and Wier Point ; but in half an hour afterwards, when within a couple of miles of the marshes, it again became thick and rainy, and this induced them to anchor once more. In the course of the afternoon the enemy's steamers approached the marshes for the purpose of reconnoi- 232 HAND-BOOK OF tering, hut met with no opposition, as the Union* commander was willing that they should accomplish their wishes. The following morning, Friday, Feb- ruary 7, at daylight, the weather was clear. At nine o'clock, and for. the third time since leaving the Inlet, the whole force was put under way. Being anxious to make a decided impression upon the enemy early in the contest, all the vessels with 9-inch guns were ordered to close up around the flag ship. At 10.30 A. M., the enemy's vessels, eight in number, all bBing drawn up behind an extensive ob- struction formed by a double row of piles and sunken vessels sttetching well across the sound and between the forts on Pork and Wier Points. One of them fired a heavy -gun, probably to announce generally that an attack was just impending. The Underwriter failing to draw a reply to a shot she had fired, sig- nalled " no battery on Sandy Point." The omission to guard this point was favorable to the landing of troops at Ashby's harbor. By noon, our vessels hav- ing approached still nearer, the action became general on their part and that of the enemy. At 1.30 p. m. the effect of our firing caused the barracks behind the fort at Pork Point to burst into flames, and at 2.15 p. m. they were raging furiously beyond redemption. Through- out the Sound, lying between Eoanoke Island and the main land, the water was shallow. "With one or or two exceptions, none of the vessels used drew less than seven feet, and some drew more than eight. Towards 3 p. m., the troops, embarked on board of light draught steamers and boats, started to land at Ashby's Harbor. The place was guarded by a large body of the enemy, with a field battery ; but the Delaware, with Commodore Eowan on board, and bis division flag at her masthead, having very THE UNITED STATES ITAYT. 233 judiciously taken a flanking position to the southward of Pork Point, and thus most opportunely being nearer at hand, immediately turned her guns toward the harbor, and with some 9-inch shrapnels, soon cleared the way. At 4.30 p. m.. Pork Point battery and the one next to the northward of it, ceased for a while to reply to our fire, five of the enemy's steamers, appar- ently injured, went behind Wier's Point, and the first landing of out troops took place. At 5 p. m., these batteries again opened upon our vessels, and the enemy's steamers once more put forth, and opened upon us. At 6 p. M., the order to cease firing was given, as darkness was coming on, and to continue would only waste ammunition. In the course of the afternoon, six launches, under the command of Mid- shipman Benjamin 5^. Porter, landed their howitzers, and joined the army, tor the purpose of commanding the main road and its two forks during the night, and assisting in more active operations the following day. By midnight, some 10,000 of our troops had been landed at Ashby's Harbor: the Delaware having ' taken on board from the Cossack some 800, and put them on shore at 10 p. m. At daylight, February 8th, none of the enemy's vessels, except the Curlew, could be discovered. At 9 a. m., a continuous firing in the interior of the island told us that our forces were en- gaged about midway between Ashby's Harbor and Pork Point battery ; but being assured that our forces were not in range of our line of fire, our vessels, with- out waiting for orders from General Burnside, at once moved up to re-engage the forts. At 1 p. m., judging that the time had arrived for clearing the passage way through the obstructions, by the accomplishment of which, both the battery on Bedstone Point and the Curlew might be destroyed, and our advance up Albe- 234 HAND-BOOK OP marie Sound would be secured : the Underwriter, Valley City, Seymour, Lockwood, Ceres, Shawsheen, Putnam, Whitehead, and Brincker, were ordered to perform the service. By 4 p. m., one of them had overcome the difficulty for herself, and reached the other side, and in less than half an hour more a suf- ficient way for all the rest was opened. About the same time that our vessels succeeded in bursting through the barricades, the American flag was hoist- ed over the battery at Pork Point, and in a few min- utes afterward the enemy fired the works at Redstone Point, and also the steamer Curlew. Both blew up in the early part of the evening. These events closed the struggle which had lasted throughout two days, and were the last scenes enacted in securing a com- plete ppssession of the Island of Roanoke. The following vessels took part in the engagement : — Philadelphia (flagship), Stars and Stripes, Louisiana, Hetzel, "Underwriter, Delaware, Yalley City, South- field, Hunchback, Morse, Whitehead, J. Il^l". Sey- mour, Shawsheen, J. L. Lockwood, Ceres, W. Gr. Putnam, Henry Brinker, Commodore Perry, Com- modore Barney, and Granite, Feb. 7-8, 1862. Rocket, S., 1 gun. 127 tons. P., 1863. Ordnance tug at the Brooklyn 'Navj Yard, 1863-4. Rodgers, Commodore G. W., killed in action on board of the Catskill, at Charleston, S, C, Aug. 17, 1862. Rodolph, S. W., 6 guns. 217 tons. West Gulf Squadron, 1863. Roebnck, Bark, 5 guns, 455 tons. L. 135, B. 27, D. 14. P. C. $20,000, 1861. Sends her launch up St. Andrew's Bay, Fla., on a re- connoissance. The crew were attacked by a party THE UNITED STATES WAVT. 235 of guerillas ; out of the eleven persons in her, two were^killed and six wounded, March 20, 1863. Roman, Ship, 1 gun, 350 tons. L. 113, B. 26, D. 13. P. C. $7,400, 1861. Has been used as a store ship during the war, 1864. Romeo, S. W., 6 guns. 175 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1862. Yazoo Eiver expedition [see Tazoo Batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. At Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30 to May 1, 1863. At Goodrich's Landing, June 30, 1863. Rosalie, Sloop, 1 gun, 28 tons. East Gulf Squadron, 1863. , Rose, S., 1 gun. 96 tons. P. Fitted at New York, 1863-4. R. R. Cuyler, S. 12 guns. 1,202 tons. L. 238, B. 32, D. 22. P. C. $165,000,1861. Captures the schooner J. W. Wilder fifteen miles west of Mobile Bar. [This vessel was condemned, and used by the coast survey officers attached to Farragut's fleet.] Jan. 20, 1862. Captures the schooner Eugenie (now in the service), May 7, 1863. Destroys the rebel schooner Isabel, near Fort Morgan, and captures three others, May 18, 1863. s. Sabine, Frigate, 52 guns. 1,726 tons. Built at the Brook lyn N"avy Yard, 1855. Rescues the marine battalion from the sinking trans* 236 HAND-BOOK OF port Governor, of the Port Eoyal expedition, Nov. 2, 1861. Eeturns to New York after a successfnl cruise after the U. S. ship Vermont, April 15, 1862. Cruises for privateers. Eecruiting service at eastern seaport towns. Sabine Pass, Texas, Attacked by the Kensington, Ka- chel Sfeaman, and Henry Janes, Sept. 25,'l862. A joint expedition, consisting of about 4,000 troops, under Major General Franklin, and the gunboats Clifton, Sachem, Arizona, and Granite City, attacks Sabine Pass. The movement was to have been made at dawn on the 7th of Sept., but owing to unavoid- able delay it did not take place until 3 p. m. the fol- lowing afternoon. At 9 o'clock a. m., the gunboats and transports stood in and opened on the fort, which was unanswered ; at 3.30 p. m., a general engage- ment began, and the enemy soon put a shot through the boilers of the Sachem and Clifton, completely disabling them, and they were obliged to surrender. The transports, seeing how matters stood, fled, and thus the expedition was abandoned, Sept. 8, 1863. J Sachem, S., 6 guns, 197 tons. L. 121, B. 23, D. 7. P. C. $10,000, 1861. Coast survey vessel, Farragut's fleet, at New Or- leans, April, 1862. Sends a boat expedition which captures a schooner in Aransas Bay, Texas, Dec. 6, 1862. Sends a boat expedition to cut out an armed schooner in Corpus Christi Pass. Failed. Dec. 7, 1862. Attacked by the rebel flotilla in Galveston Bay, Texas [see Galveston, Texas], Jan. 1, 1863. Attacks Port Hudson batteries, while Farragut passes THB FNITED STATE8 NAVT. 237 tnem in the Hartford [see Port Hudson], March 14, 1863. At the surrender of Brashear City, July 22, 1863. Captured at Sabine Pass [see Sabine Pass, Texas], Sept. 8, 1863. Saco, S., 8 guns. 593 tons. Built at Boston, 1863-4. Launched, Aug. 25, 1863. Sacramento, S., 14 guns. 1,367 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth Navy Yard. Engines by the Taunton Locomotive Manufacturing Co., Taunton, Mass., 1861. Went on a trial trip, Jan. 22, 1864. "Went to sea, Feb. 2, 1864. Sailed from Boston on special service, March 24, :ft64. 'Put in commission, for special service in European waters, to search for rebel privateers. At Ports- mouth, ]Sr. H., June 7, 1864. Sagamore, S., 5 guns, 507 tons. Built at Boston by A. & G. Sampson. Engines by the Atlantic "Works, Boston, 1861. Sends a boat expedition, accompanied by the boat's of the Mercedita,to Apalachicola, which they capture, with several small vessels, some of which they de- stroy, April 3, 1862. Sends a boat expedition to Smyrna, Fla., to destroy a schooner. On the approach of the boat, she was fired by the enemy, and the pfeople on shore fired into them, killing one and wounding five of the crgw, March 1, 1863. Sends an expedition to Bayport, Ela., April 4, 1863. Captures four schooners, Aug. 8, 1863. Saginaw, S. "W., 5 guns. 453 tons. Built at San Fran- cisco, 1858. 238 HAND-BOOK OF Attached to the -Pacific Squadron, 1861-4. A battery at Kin-hone, China, fired upon her, but done no damage, July 12, 1861. Sam Houston, Schooner, 1 gun. 66 tons. "West Gulf Squadron. Samson, S. "W". (ram), guns. 600 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1861. Samuel Rotan, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 212 tons. L. 110, B. 28, D. 7. P. C. $11,000, 1861. Attached to the East Gulf Squadron. Sandusky, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 479 tons. Built at Pitts- burg, Pa., 1863-4. Sangamon, Iron-clad, 2 gims. 844 tons. Built at Ches- ter, Pa., 1862. Launched, Oct. 27, 1862. Put in commission, Feb., 1863. Leaves Chester, Pa., for Portress Monroe, Peb. 9, 1863. Accompanied by the Commodore, Barney, Cohasset, and John Farron (army transport), make a recon- noissance up the James Biver, and engages the enemy, Aug. 4, 5, 1863. Arrived at Port Koyal, S. C, Feb. 11, 1864. San Jacinto, S., 14 guns. 1,446 tons. Built at the Brook- lyn Navy Yard, 1850. "Was notified of the presence of a large number of rebel vessels at Havana, Cuba, whither she pro- ceeded, Oct. 24, 1861. Stops the British mail steamer Trent, in the Bahama Channel, and removed from on board the so-called Confederate ministers, Mason and Slidell, with their secretaries [see Mason and Slidell]. Their THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 239 families were allowed to proceed in the Trent, Nov. 8, 1861. Arrived at Fortress Monroe with the prisoners, Nov. 15, 1861. Transferred Mason and Slidell to Fort Warren, Eos- ton Harbor, Dec. 1861. Flagship of the "West India Squadron, 1862, and a part of 1863. Captures the Lizzy Davis, B. E., Sept. 16, 1863. Flagship of the East Gulf Squadron, 1863-4. Santee, Frigate, 49 guns, 1,726 tons. Built at Kittery, Me., 1856. First and second launches capture and destroy the rebel privateer " Eoyal Yacht," at two o'clock A. m., on the morning of the 8th of ISTovember. The crew, ■ consisting of thirteen persons, were taken prison- ers, and the privateer set on fire. Lieut. Jewett, one officer, and six of the sailors were wounded, Ifov. 8, 1861. "Was sent north from the Galveston blockade; her crew suffered with the scurvy, and after being re- fitted, she was sent to the Naval Academy as a school ship for the midshipmen. ' She is there at present time, 1864. Santiago de Cuba, S. "W., 10 guns. 1,567 tons. Ma- chinery by Neptune Iron Works. L. 229, B. 38, D. 19. P. 0. $200,000, 1861. Went into commission, 1861. Captures the Victory, B. K. (Queen), June 20, 1863. Captures the Britannia, B. B., June 25, 1863. Captures the Lizzie, B. K., July 15, 1863. Sarah Brnen, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 233 tons. L. 106, B. 27, D. 9. P. C. $7,000, 1861. 240 HAND-BOOK OF One of the Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans, or mortar flotilla], April, 1862. Bombards the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. At the Port Hudson batteries [see Port Hudson], May 23, 1863. Saranac, S. W., 13 guns. 1,446 tons. Built at Kittery, Me, 1848. Attached to the Pacific Squadron, 1861-2-3-4. Saratoga, Sloop-of-war, 22 guns. 882 tons. Built at Kit- tery. Me., 1842. Sassacus, S. "W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Ports- mouth, K H., 1863. Made her trial trip at sea, Oct. 6, 1863. Arrived at Washington, D. C, Nov. 19, 1863. • Sailed from Washington, D. C, Jan. 22, 1864. Sailed from Fortress Monroe for the blockade, Jan. 25, 1864. Arrived at Washington, D. C, from the blockade, April 12, 1864. Sailed from thence, April 15, 1864. Earns the rebel iron-clad Albemarle in Albemarle Sound, and cripples her. The Sassacus had her boiler perforated by a shot, and twenty of her ofii- cers and crew scalded and injured. May 5, 1864. Satellite, S. W., 2 guns. 217 tons. L. 120, B. 22, D. 8. P. 0. $19,000, 1861. Skirmishes with the enemy at Tappahanock, Va., June 30, 1863. Captured by a rebel boarding party near the mouth of the Eappahannock Eiver, Aug 23, 1863. Saugus, Iron-Slad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built at Wil- mington, Del., 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 241 Sailed from Philadelphia for Hampton Eoads, April, 1864. Attached to Admiral Lee's James Eiver flotilla, May, 1864. Savannah; Sloop of war, 7 guns (24-gun ship), 1,T26 tons. Built at Brooklyn, 1842. "Was converted into a school shiy for junior officers early in the war, and has remained at the Brooklyn Navy Yard since, 1862-3-4. Savannah River, Ga. — ^A joint expedition of the military and naval forces at Port Eoyal were sent up the Savannah River to ascertain if operations were practicable in the direction of Savannah, and, at the same time, to cause a distraction of the rebel forces, as the Union troops and flotilla were about to attack Pernandina, Pla., in January, 1862. The naval portion of the operations was under the com- mand of Pleet Captain C. H. Davis, who was ac- companied by Commander C. E. P. Eodgers. The vessels comprising the fleet were the Ottawa, Seneca, Isaac Smith, Potomoka, Ellen, "Western "World, and two armed launches from the "Wabash. The army transports were the Cosmopolitan, Dela- ware, and Boston, under command of Brig. Gen. H. G. "Wright. A brief but sharp engagement ensued between the Union and Confederate vessels; the latter being under the command of Flag Officer Tatnall, 0. S. N". The rebel vessels were obliged to withdraw from the action ; one of them sunk shortly after she reached the wharves at Savannah. The city was thrown into a terrible state of excite- ment, and the expedition accomplished its object, Jan. 28, 1863. Blockade established by the Flag, E. B. Hale, and "Western "World, who had a smart engagement with 242 HAND-BOOK OF the rebel flotilla, who came down to drive the Union vessels off, Feb. 14, 1862. Five infernal machines discovered in the Savannah Eiver, Feb. 16, 1862. Sciota, S., 6 guns. 507 tons. Built at Ehiladelphia by Jacob Birley. Engines by Isaac P. Norris & Co., 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip, [see New Orleans.] As flagship of the third divi- sion, Commander H. H. Bell, April 24, 1862. Attacks and passes the Yicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Attacked by the ram Arkansas [see ram Arkansas], July 15, 1862. Passes below the Vicksburg batteries, July 15, 1862. Attacked by the batteries at Donaldsonville, Lieut. Swazey her executive oflScer, late of the Yaruna, killed, Oct. 4, 1862. Sunk by. collision with the Arizona in the Mississippi Eiver, July, 1863. Eaised and fitted for service, 1863. Sea Bird, Schooner, 1 gun. 57 tons. Tender to the East Gulf Squadron, 1863. Sea Foam, Brig, 4 guns. 264 tons. L. 112, B. 26, D. 10. P. C. $10,000, 1861. One of the Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Sebago, S. W., 10 guns. 832 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth Navy Yard. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, N. Y., 1861-2. Put in commission, March 20, 1862. Arrived at Fortress Monroe, April 11, 1862. At Yorktown, Ya., May 4, 1862. Sent up the Pamunkey Eiver to destroy rebel trans- ports. May 17, 1862. Joined the South Atlantic Squadron, July 20, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 243 Selfridge's Cut-Off, Mississippi Eiver. — A canal cut by or- der of Lieut. Commanding T. O. Selfridge, U. S. IST., commanding the Conestoga, connecting the Miss- issippi River with the Arkansas, thereby saving a dista,nce of ten miles navigatioB, and bringing the mouths of the "White and Arkansas Kivers in such close proximity, that both could be blockaded by one vessel. The work was accomplished April, 1863. Seminole, S., 9 guns. 801 tons. Built at the Pensacola E'avy Yard, 1858. Engages the rebel battery at Freestone Point, on the Potomac, Sept. 25, 1861. Fired into on the Potomac, Oct. 15, 1861. At the capture? of Port Eoyal, S. C. [see Port Eoyal, S. C], l^ov. 7, 1861. At the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fernandina, Fla.J, March 4, 1862. Captures the Sir William Peel, B. E., Sept. 11, 1863. Seneca, S., 5 guns. 507 tons. Built by Jeremiah Simon- son, at Greenpoint, L. I. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, Nt Y., 1861. At the capture of Port Eoyal, S. C. [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. .On an expedition to Warsaw Sound, Dec. 5, 1861. Attached to th* Savannah Eiver expedition [see Savannah Eiver], Jan. 28, 1862. Assists in the capture of Fernandina, Fla. [see Fer- nandina, Fla.J, March 4, 1862. Lieut. Commanding Sprosten,' commanding the Seneca, was killed by a guerilla chief named George Huston, whom he had gone on shore to capture, at Mayport Mills, St. Johns Eiver, Fla. The murderer was immediately fired upon, and wounded in four places, June 8, 1862. 244 HAKD-BOOK OF Attacks Fort McAllister, Ga. [see Fort McAllister], Jan. 27, 1863. At the second attack on Fort McAllister, Feb. 1, 1863. Assists in the destruction, of the privateer Nashville in the Ogeechee Eiver, Feb. 28, 1863. In the attack upon Fort "Wagner [see Fort "Wagner], July 18, 1863. Sends an armed boat's crew, who destroy the Hudson Place Salt Works, near Darien, Ga., Sept. 22, 1863. Sewall's Point Batteries, Va., were shelled by the IT. S. fleet in Hampton Eoads, preparatory to an advance upon Norfolk* by the IJnion troops. The following vessels participated in the attack : Minnesota, Monitor, Susquehanna, Dacotah, Seminole, San Jacinto, Mount Vernon, and Naugatuck, May 8, 1862. Evacuated by the enemy. May 9, 1862. Shakamaxon, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1864. Shamokin, S. W., 10 guns. 1,030 tpns. Building at Ches- ter, Pa., 1864. Sliamrock, S. "W., 10 guns. 9Y4 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Engines by the Allaire Iron Works, 1863. • Launched, April 17, 1868. Shark, Schooner, guns. 87 tons. South Atlantic Squad- ron, 1863. Sliawmut, S., 5 gunS. 593 tons. Built at Portsmouth, N. H., 1863. Launched, June 15, 1863. Sliawsheen, S. "W., 3 guns. 180 tons. L. 118, B. 23, D. 7. P. C. $16,000, 1861. s THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 245 At Eoanoke Island [see Koanote Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Eljzabetli City [see Elizabeth City, N. C], Feb. 10, 1862. At Hamilton, N. C. [see Hamilton], July 9, 1862. ISTeuse River operations, Dec. 12, 1862. • Attacks the enemy near Fort Anderson, N. C, March 4, 1863. Shepherd Knap, Ship, 8 guns. 838 tons. L. 160, B. 33, D. 22. P. C. $35,718, 1861. Made a six months' cruise, sailing over 30,000 miles, and was 110 days in close pursuit of the privateer Sumter, 1862. Wrecked on the reef off the harbor of Cape Haytean, May 18, 1863. Shawnee, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Boston, 1864. Shenandoah, S., 10 guns. 1,378 tons. Built at the Phila- delphia jN"avy Yard. Engines by Merrick & Sons, • Philadelphia, 1861-2. Sailed from the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Sept. 8, 1862. Sailed from the Philadelphia Navy Yafd second time, June 25, 1863. Arrived at Boston, June 30, 1863. Shiloh, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Built at St. Louis, 1864. Shokokon, S. W., 6 guns. 700 tons. P. Formerly one of Geo. Law's ferry-boats. ^ Went into commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, May 19, 1863. 246 HAND-BOOK OF Assists in the destruction of the Hebe, B. K., off New- Inlet, N. a, Aug. 18, 1863. Signal, S. W., 6 guns. 190 tons. Mississippi.Squadron. At the Yazoo River expedition [see Yazoo Batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. M Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. Yazoo City [see Yazoo City], July 18, 1863. Sidney C. Jones, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 245 tons. L. 113, B. 28, D. 12. P. C. $10,600, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. At the Vicksburg Batteries, June 28, 1862. Blown up to prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Owing to a misconception of orders, she was blown np," whereas she could have been saved, July 15, 1862. Silver Clond, S. W., 6 guns. 236 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Silver Lake, S. W., 6 guns. 212 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Assists in the repulse of 4,500 rebels, who had at- tacked the Union forces at Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. Snowdrop, S., 2 guns. 125 tons. P. and fitted at New ^ork, 1863-4. Somerset, S. W., 6 guns. 521 tons. Captures the steamship Circassian — prize, April 4, 1862. Sends a boat expedition to destroy the salt works at pedar Key, Pla. The boats of the Tahoma as- sisted, and the result was very satisfactory, Oct. 6, 1862, THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 247 Saves the armament and many of the stores from the wreck of the U. S. bark Amanda, June, 1863. Destroys the salt works near Alligator Bay, Fla., July, 1863. Sonoma, S. W., 9 guns. 955 tons. Built at the Ports- mouth Navy Yard. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, 1862. Starts on her memorable chase after the privateer Florida, Feb. 1, 1863. Sophronia, Schooner, 2 guns, 1 mortar. 217 tons. L. 104, B. 28, D; 8. P. C. $8,000, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans, or Mortar Flotilla], April, 1862. South Carolina, S., 8 guns. 1,165 tons. L. 217, B. 33, D. 25. P. 0. $172,500, 1861. Shells Galveston, Texas, Aug. 3, 1861. SoHthfield, S. W., 7 guns. 751 tons.' P., 1862. At the attack upon Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Newbern, N. C. [see Newbern, N. C], March 14, 1862. Attacked by the enemy at Plymouth, N. 0. ; the sixth shot from the battery passed through her steam chest, and disabled her engine ; the casual- ties were one dangerously and two slightly wound- ed, and one drowned, Dec. 10, 1862. Aids the besieging troops at "Washington, N. C. [see "Washington, N. C], April 3, 1863. Sunk by rebel ram Albemarle, at Plymouth, N. C, April 18, 1864. Sovereign, S. W., ram. 440 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Speedwell, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Boston, 1864. 248 HAND-BOOK OF Springfield, S. W., 6 guns. 146 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron. Squando, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at East Boston, 1863^. Standish, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at Boston, 1864. St. Clair, S. "W., 6 guns. 203 tons. Mississippi Squad- ron, 1862-4. Aids in driving back the enemy, who had attacked the Union forces at Dover, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1863. St. Lawrence, Frigate, 12 guns (50 gun ship). 1,726 tons. . Built at the Gosport Navy Yard, 1847. Captures the brig Herald, B. H., off Charleston, Aug., 1861. Captures the privateer Petrel, off Charleston, S. C, Aug., 1861. At the engagement in Hampton Boads [see Merri- mac Fight], March 8, 1862. Sailed from Hampton Boads for Key "West, as flag ship of the East Gulf Squadron, May 9, 1862. Ordnance ship of the North Atlantic Squadron, at Hampton Boads, 1864. St. Louis, Sloop of war, 18 guns. 700 tons. Built at the "Washington Navy Yard, 1828. Employed on a special cruise after privateers, 1863-4. She is in Funchal, Madeira, in company with the privateer Florida, Feb. 27, 1864. St. Louis, (Steamer), Mississippi Squadron. Attacked by three rebel gunboats near Columbus, Ky., Jan.' 11, 1862. At the capture of Fort Henry, Feb. 6, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 249 Flag ship at the attack on Fort Donelson, Feb. 14, 1862. Assists in the capture of Memphis, and the destruc- tion of the rebel flotilla, June 6, 1862. At Charles City, Ark., June 17, 1862. St. Mary's, Sloop of war, 23 guns. 985 tons. Built at the Washington Navy Yard, 1844. Attached to the Pacific Squadron, 1861-4. Stars and Stripes, S., 5 guns. 407 tons. L. 147, B. 34, D. 9. P. C. $55,000, 1861. Attacks Eoanoke Island, If. 0. [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Newbern [see ISTewbern, N. C], March 14, 1862. State of Georgia, S. W., 8 guns, 1,204 tons. L. 214, B. 34, D. 17. P. C. $89,025, 1861. At the attack and capture of Fort Macon, K. C. [see Fort Macon], April 26, 1862. Sailed from Hampton Poads with the iron-clad Pas- saic in tow, Dec. 29, 1862. Arrived at Beaufort, JST. €., June 1, 1863. Stepping Stones, S. W., 6 guns. 226 tons. L. 14, B. 24, D. 7. P. C. $20,000, 1861. INansemond Elver operations, April 14, 1863. Stettin, S., 5 guns. 600 tons. B. E. Captured near Bull Bay, by the Bienville, May 24, 1862. Converted into a commissioned vessel of war, 1862-3. Captures the Aries, B. E., March 28, 1863. Captures the St. John, B. E., April 18, 1863. Captures the Dramona, B. E., Sept. 26, 1863. Captures the Alma, B. E., Oct. 31. 1863. Stockdale, S. W., 6 guns, 188 tons. West Gulf Squadron. Stonewall, Schooner, 1 gun. 30 tons. East Gulf Squad- ron. 250 HAND-BOOK OF Stone Fleet was composed of the following old vesselSj loaded with stone, for the purpose of sinking in the channels, and closing certain ports of the States in rebellion ; — John Alexander, Schr., P. at Bait., Md C. $2,000 Ellen Goldsborough, Schr., P. at Bait;, Md.. 1,500 Mary and Hetty, Schr., P. at Bait., Md 1,500 Alvarado, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 1,200 Southerner, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 900 South Wind, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md. . . 1,500 "William and James, Schr, P. at Bait., Md... 600 Delaware Farmer, Schr., P. at Bait., Md... . 500 Mary Frances, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md... 800 George P. Upshur, Schr., P. at Bait., Md.. . 800 Orion, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 800 Sarah Bibby, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md. . . 800 Patriot, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 600 Hero, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 600 Sarah M. Kemp, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md. . 800 Augustus Hally, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md. 600 W. W. Burns, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md.. 1,000 Friendship, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md 1,000 E. D. Thompson, Schr., P. at Bait., Md. . . 600 "William L. Bartlett, Schr., P. at Bait., Md. 400 Sommerfield, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md. . . 1,500 Cambria, Schr., P. at Baltimore, Md., 1,500 Corea, Ship, P. at New London 2,300 - Tenedos, Bark, P. at New London 1,650 Lewis, Ship, P. at ISTew London 3,250 Fortune, Bark, P. at New London 3,250 Eobin Hood, Ship, P. at Mystic 4,000 Archer, Ship, P. at New Bedford .' 3,360 Cossack, Bark, P. at New Bedford 3,200 Amazon, Bark, P. at Fair Haven 3,675 Frances Henrietta, Bark, P. at N. Bedford 4,000 JTHE UNITED STATES NAVY. 251 Garland, Bark, P. at New Bedford 0. $3,150 Harvest, Bark, P. at Fair Haven 4,000 Americas, Bark, P. at Edgarstown 3,370 Timor, Ship, P. at Sag Harbor 2,200 Meteor, Ship, P. at Mystic 4,000 Rebecca Sims, Ship, P. at Fair Haven 4,000 L. C. Eichmond, Shipj P. at New Bedford.. 4,000 Courier, Ship, P. at ISTew Bedford 5,000 Maria Theresa, Ship, P. at New Bedford. . . 4,000 Kensington, Ship, P. at New Bedford 4,000 Herald, Ship, P. at New Bedford 4,000 Potomac, Ship, P. at Nantucket 3,500 Peter Demil, Bark, P. at New York 2,600 Phoenix, Ship, P. at New London 3,150 Leonidas, Bark, P. at New Bedford 3,150 South America, Bark, P. at New Bedford. . 3,600 Edward, Bark, P. at New York 4,000 Mechanic, Ship, P. at Newport 4,300 Messenger, Bark, P. at Salem 2,250 India, Ship, P. at New Bedford 5,500 Noble, Bark, P. at Sag Harbor 4,300 *Yalparaiso, Ship, P. at New Bedford. .... 5,500 New England, Ship, P. at New London . . . 5,000 Dove, Bark, P. at New London 2,500 Newburyport, Ship, P. at Boston 4,500 William Lee, Ship, P., at Newport 4,200 Emerald, Ship, P. at Sag Harbor 5,500 Mystic, Bark, P. at New Bedford 3,150 Stephen Young, Brig, P. at New Bedford. 1,600 $160,205 Stone Fleet. Sailed for Charleston Bar, Nov. 20, 1861. Sixteen of the stone fleet sunk off the bar, Dec. 20, 186L * Not Bunk. Coal ship at Port Royal. 252 HAND-BOOK OF Ship Island shelled by TJnion gunboats. Fort Twiggs evacuated, Sept. 17, 1861. Sti Charles (White Eiver) evacuated on the approach of the iron-clad Baron de Kalb and Cincinnati, Jan. 14r, 1863. St. Mary's, Fla. ^ [See Fernandina, Fla.J Stono Inlet, S. C, batteries open on the Pocahontas, Dec. 26, 1861. The U. S. gunboats TJnadilla, Pembina, Ottawa, Pawnee, Huron, and Ellen take possession. May 30, 1862. Samter, S., 5 guns. 460 tons; Purchased in 1858. Sunk by collision with the transport General Meigs near Smith's Island Light, Ya., June 14, 1863. The crew were rescued by the schooner Jamestown bound to Boston, and returned to Hampton Eoads, June 24, 1863. Sumter, Ham, captured from the i-ebels, and subsequently wrecked in the Mississippi Eiver, 1862. Snncook, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at South Boston, 1864. Sunflower, S., 2 guns. 294 tons. P. East Gulf Squad- ron, 1863. Supply Ship, 7 guns. 547 tons. Purchased for a store vessel, 1846. Captures the schooner Stephen Hart loaded with a valuable cargo of arms in lat. 24 N. long. 82 W., June 29, 1862. Susquehanna, S. W., 16 guns. 2,450 tons. Built at Philadelphia, 1841. Sailed from New Tork for Vera Cruz, Aug. 27, 1860. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 253 Arrived in Boston, Jane 6, 1861. At Hatteras Inlet [see Hattefas Inlet], Aug. 29, 1861. At the capture of Port Eoyal, S. 0. [see Port Koyal, " S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. At the bombardment. of Sewall's Point, May 9, 1862. Sent to the Mobile blockade, June, 1862. Sailed from Mobile, April 16, 1863. Went out of commission at New York, May 15, 1863. Snwance, S. "W"., 10 guns. 1,030 tons. Building at New York, 1864. Sweetbrier, S., 2 guns. 240 tons. P. Eitted at New York, 1864. ' Sailed from New York, Eeb. 3, 1864. Switzerland, Kam. Mississippi Squadron. Sunk by the Yicksburg batteries, March 25, 1863. T. Tacony, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at the Phila- delphia Navy Yard, 1863. Launched, May 6, 1863. Trial trip, Dec. 18, 1863. Sailed from Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1863. Tahgaynta, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not com- menced. Engines contracted for, 1863. Tahoma, S., 6 guns. 607 tons. Built by "W". & A. Thatcher at Wilmington, Del. Engine by Eeany, Son & Archbold, Chester, Pa., 1861. Sends a boat expedition to cut out a schooner in the harbor at Cedar Keys, Fla., Feb. 24, 1862. Sends four boats in company with the same number 264 HAND-BOOK OF from the Somerset, wiio destroy the salt works near Cedar Keys, Fla., Oct. 6, 1862. Attacks the enemy's works at Gadsden's Point, Fla., April 2, 1863. Tallahatchie, S. W., 6 guns. lYl tons. West Gulf Squadron, 1863. Tallahoma, S. "W"., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at New York, 1863. Launched, Feb. 28, 1863. Tallapoosa, S. "W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Boston, engines by H"eptune Iron Works, 1863. Launched, Feb. 1, 1863. Tawah, S. W., 8 guns. 108 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1863. T. A. Ward, Schooner, 5 guns. 284 tons. L. 114, B. 28, D. 9. P. C. $11,300, 1861. One of Porter's mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Teaser, S., 5 guns. 90 tons. Abducted from the rebels by a party from Norfolk Navy Yard, 1862. Eefitted and put in the Potomac flotilla, 1862. Nansemond Eiver operations, April 14, 1863. Tecnmseh, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built by Se- cor & Co., Jersey City, N. J., engines by Secor & Co., 1863-4. Launched, Sept. 1, 1863. Trial trip, March 29, 1864. Put in commission, April 19, 1864. Sailed for Fortress Monroe. Attached to Admiral Lee's James' Eiver flotilla, May, 1864. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 5i55 Tennessee,. S. W., 6 guns. 1,275 tons. Built in Balti- more, 1853. L. 210, B. 33, D. 19. Captured by Farragut's fleet at the city of New Orleans, April 25, 1862. Converted into a war vessel in May, 1862. Captures the Fox and Montgomery, B. Es., Sept. 12, 1863. Is the light draft flag ship of Admiral Farragut when he leaves the Hartford, 1864. TensaS; S. W., 2 guns. 150 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1863. Thistle, S. W., 2 guns. 50 tons. Tender Mississippi Squadron, 1863. Thomas Freehorn, S. W., 3 guns. 269 tons. L. 140, B, 24, D. 8. P. 0. $32,500, 1861. Skirmishes with the rebel batteries at SewaU's Point, Va. She had two men wounded. The vessel was struck several times. May 19, 1861. Attacks the Aquia Creek batteries, and after an ac- tion of two hours withdraws. May 31, 1861. Renews the engagement, silencing the battery, burn- ing the depot and other buidings by her shells, June 1, 1861. Attacks the Mathias' Point, Ya., batteries. Com- mander James H. "Ward killed and eight seamen wounded, June 27, 1861. Attacked near Fort Lowry, on the Eappahannock Eiver, Feb. 24, 1863. Ticonderoga, S., 20 guns. 1,533 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, engines by the Allaire Works, N. Y., 1862. Put in commission, May 12, 1863. Arrives at New York from Hampton Eoads, April 21, 1864. 256 HAND-BOOK OF Tioga, S. W., 8 guns. 819 tons. Built at the Charlefe- town Navy Yard, engines by Morgan Iron Works, K Y., 1861. Captures tlie Granite City, B. E., March 22, 1863. Captures the Herald, B. E., Sept. 28, 1863. Collided with the Metacomet off Abacoa, Eeb. 2, 1864. Tippecanoe, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 1,034 tons. Built at Cin- cinnati, 1863. Tonawandali, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 1,564 tons. Building at Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1863-4. Torpedo, rebel gunboat, arrives at Newport News with Confederate Vice President Alex'. H. Stephens and Hon. Eobert Quid on board, purporting to have a special message to the President of the United States to be delivered in person, July 4, 1863. Eeturns to Eichmond, no interview being allowed, July 7, 1863. Torpedoes blow up the TJ. S. S. Cairo in the Yazoo Eiver, Dec. 12, 1863. Torpedo Vessel Davis attempts to blow up the New Iron- sides in Charleston harbor, and after exploding her torpedo, is sunk by the shock and her crew made prisoners, Oct. .5, 1863. Trent, British Mail Steamer, overhauled by the San Ja- cinto in the Bahama Channel, and the rebel ministers Mason and Slidell removed therefrom, Nov. 8, 1861. Triana, S., 2 guns. 350 tons. Building at New York, 1864. Tritonia, S. W., 1 gun. 202 tons. P. Fitted at New York, 1864. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 257 Tulip, S., 5 guns. 183 tons. P. Built for the Chinese Navy under Mandarin Ward, by Jewett & Co., Brooklyn, 1863. Tanxis, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. BuUt at Chester, Pa., 1864. Tnscarora, S., 12 guns. 997 tons. Built at the Phila- delphia !N"avy Yard, engines by Merrick & Sons, Philadelphia, 1862. During the early part of the rebellion she was em- ployed in the search for rebel privateers on the coast of England, France, and Spain, and among the Western Islands, 1862-3. After being repaired at Philadelphia, came to ISTew York to carry the late Admiral Foote to Charles- ton. She arrived at New York, June 12, 1863. Tascambia, Iron-clad, 5 guns. 565 tons. Mississippi Squadron. Completed, March, 1863. Puns the Vicksburg batteries [see Admiral Porter's Fleet], April 16, 1863. At the capture of Grand Gulf, Miss., April 29, 1863. Attacks Vicksburg batteries [see Yicksburg], May 22, 1863. Two Sisters, Schooner, 1 gun. 54 tons. Tender East Gulf Squadron, 1863. Tybee Island, Ga., occupied by TJ. S. forces, Nov. 24, 1861. Tyler, S. W., 10 guns. 6Y5 tons. Attacks the batteries at Hindman, Ky., and the rebel gunboat Yankee, Sept. 4, 1861. Engages rebel batteries on the Mississippi Piver three miles above Columbus, Ky., Oct. Y, 1861. 258 HAND-BOOK OF Attacks the rebel batteries at Belmont, Mo., Nov. 9, 1861. Makes a reconnoissance to Columbus, Ky., Jan. 7, 1862. At the capture of Fort Henry, Eeb. 6, 1862. Attacks Fort Donelson, Feb. 14, 1862. . At Pittsburg Landing, April 6, 1862. Engages the ram Arkansas, July 15, 1862. On the Yazoo Eiver expedition [see Yazoo Batteries], Dec. 29, 1862. Attacks Haines' Bluff [see Haines' Bluff], April 30, May 1, 1863. At St. Helena when it was attacked by 18,000 rebels, July 4, 1863. u. Vmpqna, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Built at Pitts- burg, 1864. IJnadilla, S., 7 guns. 507 tons. Built by John Englis, at New York. Engines by the Novelty Iron Works, 1861. Launched, Aug. 17, 1861. Trial trip, Sept. 19, 1861. At the capture of Port Koyal, S. 0. [see Port Boyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Makes a reconnoissance to St. Helena Sound, Nov. 27, 1861. Uncas, S., 5 guns, 192 tons. L. 118, B. 23, D. 7. P. 0. $10,000, 1861. On the Poeotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. On the blockade off St. Johns, Fla., Jan., 1863. Sold at New York, Aug., 1863. THE UNITED STATES l^AVT. 259 Underwriter, S. "W"., 4 guns. 341 tons. L. 170, B. 23, D. 9. P. C. $18,500,1861. At the capture of Eoanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City [see EKzabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. Makes a reconnoissance to Edenton, N. C, Feb. 12, 1862. At the capture of Newbem [see ''IS'ewbern, N. C], March 14, 1862. Captured near Newbem, K C, and destroyed, Feb. 2, 1864. Union, S., 5 guns. 1,114 tons. Supply steamer of the East Gulf Squadron, 1863-4. She sends a boat expedition, and captures a schooner in Dumfries Creek, Ya., Oct., 1861. Unionj S., 4 guns. Chartered, 1861. Chased the privateer York ashore, and destroyed her off Cape Hatteras, Ajig. 10, 1861. Destroys a large schooner in Dumfries Creek, Oct. 11, 1861. United States, Frigate, 50 guns. 1,600 tons. Built at the Philadelphia Ifavy Yard, 1797. Sunk at the Gosport Navy Yard by the Union oflS- cers, who evacuated it, April 20, 1861. Raised and towed to the Gosport Navy Yard, by the United States Government, who had given the work to contractors, Nov. 29, 1862. Upper Ohio Squadron, commanded by Commander Le Eoy Fitch, U. S. N., was composed of the follow- ing vessels : Mqose, Alleghany Belle, Naumkeag, Keindeer, Victory, and Springfield, 1863. 260 HAND-BOOK OF V. Valparaiso, Ship, guns. 402 tons. "Was purchased among the stone fleet [see Stone Fleet], and is now a store ship at Port Koyal, 1864. TandaUa, Sloop of war, 22 guns. 783 tons. Emit at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1828. Captures, off Charleston, the schooner H. Middleton, from Charleston for Liverpool, Aug. 21, 1861. At Port Eoyal [see Port Eoyal, S. C], Nov. 7, 1861. Captures the blockade runner Princess Koyal, Jan. 29, 1863. Ordered to Portsmouth j N. H., as a receiving ship, July, 1863. Vanderbilt, S. "W"., 15 guns, 3,360 tons. L. 311, B. 47, D. 31. Built hy Jeremiah Simonson, Greenpoint, L. I.,* 1856. Presented to the TJ. S. Government by Cornelius Van- derbilt, 1862. Sailed from New York for Hampton Koads, Jan. 10, 1863 Left Hampton Koads, Jan. 29, 1863. Sailed from Havana, Feb. 4, 1863. Arrived at St. Thomas on the 15th, sailed Feb. 16, 1863. At Havana, March 24, 1863. St. Jago de Cuba, April 24, 1863. Arrives at Eio de Janeiro, July 16, 1863. Leaves Eio de Janeiro, Aug. 3, 1863. Arrives at St. Helena, Aug. 15, 1863. Leaves St. Helena, Aug. 20, 1863. THE UNITED ftrATES NAVT. 261 At St. Simon's Bay, Cape of Good Hope, Aug. 30, 1863. Captures the bark Saxon, Oct., 1863. Leaves St. Simon's Bay, Sept. 11, 1863. At Barbadoes, Dec. 19, 1863. Arrives at New York, Jan. 18, 1864. Falley City, S., 6 guns. 190 tons. L. 127, B. 21, D. 7. P. C. $18,000, 1861. Attacks Boanoke Island [see Koanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. At Newbern, N. C. [see ISTewbern, N. C] March 14, 1862. Captures and destroys several vessels ; burns a grist- mill, and skirmishes with the enemy on the Cho- wan Eiver, May 4, 1863. Tarnna, S., 9 guns. 1,300 tons. Built at Mystic, Ct. P. C. $135,000, 1861. Attacks and passes Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see ISTew Orleans], April 24, 1862. Sunk in action with the rebel gunboats above foi-ts, April 24, 1862. Velocityj Schooner, 1 gun. 60 tons. Captured, with the ship Morning Light, at Sabine Pass, Texas, Jan. 22, 1863. Termont, Ship, 18 guns (84-gun ship). 2,633 tons. BuUt at the Charlestown ISTavy Yard, 1848. Launched, Sept. 15, 1848. Sent to Port Boyal as a store ship. On the passage, she lost her rudder and sails, and was found in a crippled condition by the Sabine, who towed her in, 1862. 262 HAND-^OOK OF Ticksburg, 8., 6 guns. 886 tons. Built at Mystic, Ct., 1863. "Went into commission, Dee. 2, 1863. Sailed from New York, Eeb. 8, 1864. Vicksburg, A portion of the army •were landed on the neck of land in front of Vicksburg, in January, 1863, and remained under the protection of Porter's flotilla, who covered their landing, and guarded them from attack by rebel vessels in the Yazoo Kiver. May 21, 1863, General Grant notified Ad- miral Porter that he intended to attack the whole of the rebel works, at 10 o'clock on the 22d of May, askine him to shell the batteries from 9.30 a. m. to 10.30 A. M., to annoy the garrison. At 7 a. m. (22), the Mound City proceeded across the river, and made an attack upon the hill batteries opposite the canal. At 8 A. m. the Benton, Tuseumbia, and Carondolet opened on the hill batteries, and silenced them. The main work was silenced by the Mound City. The Benton, Mound City, and Carondolet then attacked the water batteries, leaving the Tus- ■ cumbia to keep the hill batteries quiet. After a close engagement of several hours, the fleet with- drew out of action, May 22, 1863. Attacked by the gunboats General Price, Cincinnati, Benton, Mound City, and Carondolet, May 27, 1863. General Grant and Admiral Porter's fleet bombarded the Vicksburg batteries from 4 a. m. until 10 a. m. When they ceased flring, the rebels made no re- sponse, \he batteries were all deserted, June 10, 1863. Vicksburg Batteries run by with 5 gunboats, 3 transports, April 16, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 263 Vicksburg Batteries run by with 6 gunboats, 12 transports, April 22, 1863. Ticksburg City, capital of Warren County, Miss., situated on the east side of the Mississippi Eiver, 400 miles above New Orleans. Its surrender demanded by the Oneida, May 18, 1862. Batteries passed by some of the following vessels of Farragut's fleet : Hartford, *Brooklyn, Eichmond, Iroquois, Oneida, "Wissahiekon, Sciota, "Winona, Pinola, *Kennebec, *Octorora,*Westfield, *Clifton, *J. P. Jackson, *Harriet Lane, *Owasco, and several mortar vessels, June 28, 1862. Ticksbnrg, surrender of. The operations of the navy tended, in a great measure, to hasten the fall of this stronghold of the Confederacy. The gunboats were constantly employed in shelling the enemy's works, and with success, co-operating heartily with the left wing of General Grant's army. The mor- tar boats worked forty-two days, without intermis- sion, throwing shells into all parts of the city, even reaching the works in the rear, and in front of the Union troops — a distance of three miles. Three heavy guns placed on scows (a 9-inch, 10-inch, and a 100 pounder rifle), were in position a mile from the town, commanding the water batteries, and kept up an incessant fire for fourteen days ; 5 8-inch, 2 9-inch, 2 42-pounders, and 4 32-pounders, were landed from the gunboats, and manned by their officers and crews of batteries in the rear of Vicks- burg. The smaller gunboats of the squadron were actively employed in keeping the river clear of guerillas, who annoyed the Union transports. During the siege, the navy mortars fired 7,000 * Did not pass by. 264 HAITD-BOOK OF mortar shells, the gunboats, 4,500, and 4,500 were fired from the naval batteries on shore. The fol- lowing vessels of Porter's squadron participated in the siege: Benton, Mound City, Tuscumbia, Ca- rondolet. General Sterling Price, Cincinnati, Choc- taw, Forest Kose, Signal, Covington, Kobb, New Era, Bomeo, Petrel, Kattler, Linden, Prairie Bird, Queen City, mortar boats, and gun scows. The fall of Yicksburg insured the fall of Port Hudson, and the opening of the Mississippi Eiver. The garrison surrendered July 4, 1863. Victoria, S. 5 guns. 254 tons. L. 118, B. 22, D. 10. P. C. $25,000, 1861. Victory, S. "W"., 6 guns. 160 tons. Mississippi Squadron 1863. Vincennes, Sloop of war, 10 guns. 700 tons. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1826. Chases on shore the bark Alvarado, prize to the pri- vateer Jeff. Davis, and burns her, near Fernandina, Fla., Aug. 5, 1861. Attacked by the ram Manassas and rebel flotilla in the Mississippi Eiver [see Head of the Passes], Oct. 12,1861. Vindicator, ram, 4 guns, 750 tons. Building at New Al- bany, Ind., 1864. Violet, S., 2 guns. 146 tons. Name changed from " Martha," 1863. Virginia, Ship, 84 guns. 2,633 tons. On the stocks at Boston. She was commenced in 1818. Virginia, S., 7 guns. 581 tons. Vixen, S. "W., (coast survey), 4 guns. Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 265 w. Wabasb, S., 48 guns. 3,274 tons. Built at the Phila- delphia Navy Yard, 1855. Put in commission, June, 1861. At Hatteras Inlet, and capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark [see Hatteras Inlet], Aug. 29, 1861. Flag ship at the capture of Port Eoyal, S. 0. [see Port Eoyal, S. 'C.] JSTov. 7, 1861.' Sends a detachment of officers and seamen, who man " Battery Sigel," at the bombardment of Fort Pulaski, Ga. [see Fort Pulaski, Ga.J, April 12, 1862. Wachnsett, S., 10 gnns. 1,032 tons. Built at the Boston Navy Yard. Engines by the Morgan Iron Works, K Y., 1861-2. Launched, Oct. 10, 1861. Assists the army in the operations at Yorktown, Ya., May 4, 1862.' Attacks Fort Darling [see Fort Darling], May 15, 1862. Flag ship, special squadron in the West Indies, 1863. Captures the Dolphin, B. K., March 25, 1863. Wampanoag, S., 8 guns. 3,200 tons. Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Keel laid Aug. 3, 1863. "Wamsutta, S., 6 guns. 270 tons. L. 129, B. 26, D. 8. P. C. $27,000, 1861. Makes a reconnoissance up the Biceboro Biver, and on her return was fired into by a party of dis- mounted cavalry, killing two of the crew ; enemy's loss sixteen killed and thirty-two wounded, April 27, 1862. 266 HAND-BOOK OF Wanaloset, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Wanderer, Schooner, 3 guns. 300 tons. East Gulf Squad- ron, 1862. Ward, Commander J. H., killed while in command of the gunboat Thomas Freeborn, during an engagement at Matthias Point, Va., June 27, 1861. Warren, Store ship, 4 guns. Built at Boston, 1826 ; sold at Panama, 1863. Washington, N. C, Invested by the enemy for eighteen days. He appeared before the intrenchments, March 30, 1863. Enemy retired, April 15, 1863. Wassuc, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Ports- mouth, Me., at the yard of George "W. Lawrence, 1863-4. Watanga, S., 8 guns. 2,200 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for in 1863. Watcree, S. W., 14 guns. 974 tons (iron). . Built at Ches- ter, Pa., by Eeany, Son & Archibold, 1863. Launched, Aug. 12, 1863. Sailed for the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 1864. At St.. Thomas, March 15, 1864. Water Witch, S. "W"., 5 guns. 378 tons. Built at the "Washington Navy Yard, 1845. Attacked by the ram Manassas and the rebel flotilla at the Head of the Passes of the Mississippi Kiver [see Head of the Passes], Oct. 12, 1861. One of the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1861. Sailed from New York for the South Atlantic Squad- ron, Jan. 8, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 267 Wave, S. W., 8 guns. 229 tons. West Atlantic Squad- ron, 1864. Captured by the rebels at Sabine Pass, May 6, 1864. Waxsaw, Iron-clalj, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Bal- timore, 1863-4. Weehawken, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 844 tons. Built by Se- cor & Co., Jersey City., 1862. Launched, 1862. Leaves New York for Port Eoyal, Jan. 18, 1863. Arrives at Port Eoyal, Peb. 5, 1863. In the first attack upon Fort Sumter [see Fort Sum- ter], April 7, 1863. Captures the rebel iron-clad ram Atlanta, in "Warsaw Sound, Ga., after an engagement lasting only fif- teen minutes; during which time only five shots were fired from the "Weehawken, June 17, 1863. Attacks the Morris Island batteries, July 10, 1863. Attacks Fort "Wagner [see Fort "Wagner], July 18, 1863. Flag ship of the attack upon Fort "Wagner [see Fort Sumter, second attack], Aug. 18, 1863. ^ Flag ship of the night attack upon Fort Sumter [see Fort Sumter, night attack], Aug. 23, 1863. Grounded on Cummingte Point, Charleston Harbor, Sept. 7, 1863. Exploded a magazine in Fort Moultrie, Sept. 8, 1863. Floated off the ground, Sept. 8, 1863. Sunk in Charleston Harbor, Dec. 6, 1863. Westfield, S. W., G guns. 1,022 tons. P. C. $90,000, 1861. One of Porter's Mortar Flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Attacks the Yicksburg Batteries, June 28, 1862. At the capture of Galveston, Texas, Oct. 9 1862. 268 HAND-BOOK OF Attacked by the rebel flotilla in Galveston Bay, Texas, and blown up by her commander, W. B. Eenshaw. Casualties : killed, 1 ; wounded, 16 ; missing, 13 [see Galveston, Texas], Jan. 1, 1863. Western World, S., 5 guns. Ml tons. L. 178, B. 33, D. 8, P. C. $37,500, 1861. One of the vessels to go up the Savannah Eiver [see Savannah River], Jan. 28, 1862. Engages the rebel flotilla in Savannah Eiver, Feb. 14, 1862. Now attached to the Potomac flotilla, 1864. Whitehall, S. "W., 4 guns. 323 tons. L. 126, B. 28, D. 10. P. C. $24,150, 1861. Destroyed by fire at Old Point Comfort, Va., March 9, 1862. Whitehead, S., 4 guns. 136 tons. L. 93, B. 20, D. 8. P. C. $12,000, 1861. Attacks Koanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City, K C. [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. At "Winton, K C. [see Winton, K C], Feb. 19, 1862. Aids in the relief of Washington, 'N. C, when invest- ed by the enemy, April 3, 1863. White River Expedition, commanded by Lieut. George M. Baclre, U. S. N. Destroys a warehouse at Des Arc ; breaks up and destroys Gen. Marmaduke's pontoon bridge; captures the steamers Thomas Gregg (Snuggs) and Kaskaskia. The expedition was composed of the U. S. gunboats. Lexington, Marmora, and Cricket, Aug. 15, 1863. Wild Cat, Schooner, 1 gun. 30 tons. Tender to the South Atlantic Squadron, 1863. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 269 Williamette, S., 8 guns. 2,000 tons. Hull not commenced. Engines contracted for, 1863. Winnebago, Iron-clad, 4 guns. 970 tons. Built at St. Louis, 1863. Left St. Louis, Oct. 20, 1863. Winnepee, S. "W., 10 guns. 1,030 tons. Building at Bos- ton, 186i. Winona, S., 6 guns. 507 tons. Built by 0. & E. Poillon, at 'New York. Engines by the Allaire Iron "Works, N. Y., 1861. Launched, Sept. 14,. 1861. Attacks, but owing to fouling in the obstructions in the river, did not pass Forts Jackson and St., Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862. Attacks and passes the Vicksburg batteries, June 28, 1862. Attacked by ram Arkansas [see Eam Arkansas], July, 15, 1862.' Passed below the Yicksburg Batteries, July 15, 1862. Attacked by a rebel battery near Profit Island, on the Mississippi Eiver. She was under a terrible fire for nearly an hour, and was struck twenty- seven times. Bee. 14, 1862. Aids in the repulse of the enemy in their attack upon the TJ. S. forces at Donaldsonville, June 28, 1863. Arrived at Baltimore for repairs, Aug. 25, 1863. Sailed, Feb., 1864. Winoski, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Boston, 1863. Launched at Boston, July 30, 1863. 270 HAND-BOOK OF ffissahickon, S., 6 guns. 607 tons. Built by John Lynn, at Philadelphia. Engines by Merrick & Sons, 1861. Attacked and passed Forts Jackson and St. Philip [see New Orleans], April 24, 1862.- Attacked the batteries at Grand Gulf, Miss., June 9, 1862. Passes the Vicksburg batteries, June. 28, 1862. Attacked by ram Arkansas [see Kara Arkansas], July 16, 1862. Sailed from Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1862. On the Pocotaligo expedition, Oct. 22, 1862. Attacks Fort McAllister, Ga. [see Fort McAllister]', Jan. 27, 1863. Second attack upon Fort McAllister, Feb. 1, 1863. Assists in the destruction of the privateer Nashville in the Ogeechee Eiver, Ga., Feb. 28, 1863. Chases the rebel steamer Georgiana ashore, near Beach Inlet, S. C, and destroys her, March 19^ 1863. In the attack upon Fort Wagner [see Fort "Wagner], July 18, 1863. Attacks Fort "Wagner [see Fort Sumter, second at- tack], Aug. 17, 1863. Winton, N. C, capital of Hertford County, N. C, is situ- ated on the southwest side of Chowan Eiver, two miles below the junction of ISTottaway and Meher- rin Elvers. Commander S. C. Eowan, left Croatan Sound on the afternoon of the 18th of February, on board the Delaware, on a reconnoissance of the Chowan Eiver. The Hunchback and Barney, having on board the Ninth Eegiment of New York Volun- teers (Hawkins' Zouaves), were to follow as soon as THE DKITED STATES ITAVT. 271 possible. The commanders of tlie vessels were di- rected to rendezvous off Edenton, there to await his arrival. The ship arrived at Elizabeth City at five o'clock the same evening, and without anchoring, the forces there were ordered to follow them. The force consisted of the Louisiana, Perry, Morse, Loekwood, and Whitehead. They stood up the sound, and at midnight found the Barney at anchor. The Plunchback having grounded in the Croatan Sound. The Delaware anchored for the night to await her arrival. On the morning of the 19th, the force was moved to the head of the sound, and Lieut. Commanding Murray made a reconnoisance of Ply- mouth in the Loekwood. The Hunchback came up in the mean time and anchored. The commander was determined to leave the force off the mouth of the Eoanoke to await Captain Murray's return, and started in this vessel, accompanied by the Perry, for "Winton, for the purpose of communicating with the Union men said to be in arms at that place, leaving orders for Captain Murray to follow him with all the vessels as soon as he returned. . Being desirous of of reaching Winton at an early hour, he 'directed Captain Quackenbush to go at full speed. At 4 p. ir.,- on the afternoon of the 19th, he came in sight of the wharf and houses at the landing at Winton. The town being hid by a high bluff, covered with oak trees. Ranging up past the wharf and bluff, where a negro woman stood, apparently to assure us that no danger need be apprehended, they were in the act of letting go the anchor, when suddenly a force, consist- ing of the first battery of North Carolina Volunteers, and a battery of light artillery, commanded by Lieut. Col. W. T. William, of the first battery of North Caro- lina Volunteers, opened a terrific fire of musketry and 272 HAHD-BOOK OF artillery on the Delaware. YoUey succeeded volley in rapid succession, striking her one hundred and twenty-five times with musketry, but his artillery overshot her. They were too close under the highland to return the fire immediately. She steamed ahead and turned after some trouble, , and opened fire from her shell gun. The Perry, Lieut. Commanding Flus- ser, being in position, promptly threw a shrapnell among the forces, which was followed by the Dela- ware, as soon as Captain Quackenbush could extricate her from her position, and turn the ship in the nar- row river. They ran down past the enemy, and an- chored their force about seven miles below Winton. Col. Hawkins and Commander Rowan decided to re- turn next morning to Winton. At early daylight, on the 20th, they moved up to Winton, the leading vessels threw a few shrapnell on shore to cover the landing of the troops. In a few moments Colonel Hawkins had possession of the blufi", supported by two of the navy howitzers. The Union troops moved back toward the town, and, meeting with no opposition, entered it, and destroyed a quantity of military stores, tents, arms, knapsacks, &c., and the quarters occupied by the troops of the enemy. The command was given to " embark troops," which was promptly complied with. They then withdrew their force, bringing off a small schooner found at the wharf, and returned, having dispatched Lieut. Commanding Flusser of the Perry and the "Whitehead, to watch Elizabeth City, Feb. 18 and 19, 1862. Wm. Bacon, Schooner, 5 guns. 183 tons. L. 95, B. 26, D. 8. P. C. $6,000, 1861. One of the Porter mortar flotilla [see New Orleans], April, 1862. Potomac flotilla, 1864. THE UNITED STATES NAVT. 273 Wm. Badger, Ship, 1 gun. 334 tons. L. 106, B. 26, D. 13. P. C. $7,150, 1861. Has been used as a store ship since purchased. Wm. G. Anderson, Bark, 8 guns. 593 tons. L. 149, B. 30, D. 14. P. C. $27,500, 1861. Captures the schooner Beauregard (privateer) in lat. 26°, 40' ]Sr., long. 75°, 42' W., Nov. 12, 1861. Wm. H. Brown, S. W., 1 gun. 235 tons. Mississippi Squadron, 1864. Wm. Putnam, S. W., 5 guns. 149 tons. L. 103, B. 22, D. 7. P. 0. $18,000, 1861. Attacks Boanoke Island [see Eoanoke Island], Feb. 7, 1862. At Elizabeth City, K C. [see Elizabeth City], Feb. 10, 1862. Attacked by guerillas on the Piankatank Biver ; Act- ing Master Commanding Hotchkiss killed, Aug. 11, 1863. Attached to Admiral Lee's James Biver flotilla. May, 1864. Wyalnsing, S. W., 10 guns. 974 tons. Built at Phila- delphia, 1863. Launched, May 12, 1863. Sailed from Philadelphia and returned to repair damages, Feb. 12, 1864. Wyandank, S. W., 4 guns. 399 tons. L. 132, B. 31, D. 10. P. C. $19,000, 1861. Wyandotte, S., 5 guns. 458 tons. Purchased, 1858. Put in commission in 1859. Cruised for slavers until l^ov., 1860. In December she went to the coast of Florida. About the middle of December she proceeded to Pensacola Navy 274: HAND-BOOK OF Yard, went into dry dock, had some slight repairs done, her bottom cleaned, and just got off in time to prevent the secessionists from capturing her with the ITavy Yard, January 12, 1861. On the 10th of February she transported Lieut. Slemmer and his command from Fort Barrancas to Fort Pickens. For nearly a month the Wyandotte alone, by her constant activity day and night along the inner shore of Santa Rosa Island, kept the rebels from crossing over, landing and attacking Pickens. During the day a portion of the crew assisted Lieu- tenant Slemmer's small command in mounting the heavy guns. At night the marines of the ship went ashore a,nd did picket duty outside the fort to prevent surprise. Thus the Wyandotte was by her presence and activity actually the protector of Fort Pickens, notwithstanding there was not a lieutenant on board the ship, three having resigned, leaving Captain Berrynian (peace to his ashes !) and four engineers aboard, who performed all the va- rious duties of the ship. After the Brooklyn and the rest of the fleet arrived outside the harbor, the Wyandotte kept open the communication between them and the fort until the night of April 12, when she landed the reinforcements of marines affd sailors of the squadron. She afterwards was actively engaged landing reinforcements, and for several weeks she blockaded the pass of the east- ern end of Santa Kosa Island. On the 17th August, 1861, she narrowly escaped shipwreck by being blown ashore during a hurricane, which caused her to drag both anchors, notwithstanding she was using all the steam power her worn out boiler and dilapidated condition would allow, to as- sist in keeping the vessel off the lee shore. Had THE UNITED STATES WAVY. 275 the gale continued fifteen minutes longer the faith- ful old Wyandot and all on board must have per- ished. Has been on various stations, and has rendered efii- cient service as a blockader, 1863^. Wyoming, S., 9 guns. 99T tons. Built at the Philadel- phia Wavy Yard, 1858. Attacks a Japanese steamer, brig, and bark of war in the harbor of Simonosaki, Japan, under the control of the Prince of Nagato, for firing upon the American steamer Pembroke in that harbor on the morning of the 26th of June, 1863. The Wyoming, hearing of the outrage, immediately left Tokahama and arrived at Simonosaki on the 16th of July, when she engaged the vessels. The action lasted for over an hour, when the brig was sunk, the boiler of the steamer exploded, and the bark was badly cut up. During this time the shore batteries kept up a severe fire as long as the Wy- oming was within range. She was hulled eleven times, and considerably damaged in her rigging and spars. She lost four killed and seven wounded. The Japanese loss of life on shipboard as well as on shore must have been quite heavy, July 16, 1863. Employed in the search for privateers, 1864. Y. Yankee, S. W., 4 guns. 328 tons. L. 146. B. 25, D. 9. P. C. $19,000, 1861. Chases an armed schooner (rebel) up the York River. The shore batteries kept up such a heavy fire that she was obliged to give up the chase, May 9, 1861. 276 HAND-BOOK OF Attacks Cockpit battery,' Potomac Elver, Jan. 3, 1862. In the Wansemond River operations, April 14, 1863. Tantic, S., 5 guns. 593 tons. Built at the Philadelphia ISTavy Yard, 1863. Launched, March 19, 1864. Yazoo, Iron-clad, 2 guns. 614 tons. Building at Phila- delphia, 1864. Tazoo Battcriesi On the 23d of December the Benton, Tyler, Lexington, rams Queen of the West, Lioness, gunboats Signal, Komeo and Juliet, started to co- operate with the forces under General Sherman in an attack upon the Tazoo batteries. On the 24th, 25th, and 26th the vessels were employed in removing ob- structions and raising torpedoes, being most of the time annoyed by the enemy's sharpshooters. On the 27th the enemy opened their fire, hitting the Benton, especially, several times, one shot killing Lieut. Com- mander Gwin. On the 28th -Gen. Sherman had ad- vanced within skirmishing distance, and on the fol- lowing day the assault was made, and one division of the Union troops succeeded in getting possession of the batteries on the hill. The other two divisions failing to come up in time, our forces were compelled to retire for the night. They subsequently intrenched themselves under the cover of the gunboats until ready to march to the investment of Vicksburg. fazoo City. The naval and military expedition to Yazoo City was for the purpose of preventing the enemy from fortitying it as a base of supplies from the Ya- zoo country. The Baron De Kalb, New ISTational, Kenwood, and Signal were the vessels employed, and a force of troops numbering 6,000 under Maj.-Gen. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 277 Herron, U. S. A. The enemy were completely routed, leaving everything behind, burning four of their finest steamers. Six heavy guns and an old gunboat fell into Union hands. The Baron De Kalb was blown up by a torpedo. No lives lost, July 18, 1863. Tazoo River Expedition. The Baron De Kalb, Choctaw, Linden, Petrel, and Forest Rose were sent to the Yazoo Eiver to destroy the rebel rams Kepublic, Mobile, and " a monster" not named or launched. . The vessels arrived at Tazoo City to find the rams burning, the ISTavy Yard in flames, and most of the public stores removed or destroyed. May 21, 1863. Destroys the steamers John "Walsh, B. J. Lockland, Golden Age, and Scotland, in Yazoo River, May 24, 1863. Young America, S., 2 guns. 173 tons. Captured from the rebels by the Cumberland, 1861. 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