USS Bignonia (1863)

USS Bignonia (1863)

USS "Bignonia" (1863) was a steamer purchased by the Union Navy during the American Civil War.

She was used by the Union Navy as a tugboat in support of the Union Navy blockade of Confederate waterways.

Acquired by the Union Navy in Cleveland, Ohio

"Bignonia", a screw tug, was built in 1863 at Cleveland, Ohio, as "Mary Grandy"; purchased by the Union Navy 2 August 1864; and commissioned 14 September 1864, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant W. D. Roath in command.

Civil War service

Until April 1865, "Bignonia" served with the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron as a tug. She was reassigned to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron in April 1865.

Post-war decommissioning and sale

"Bignonia" was decommissioned there and sold 12 July 1865.

References

See also

* United States Navy
* American Civil War

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/b6/bignonia-i.htm USS Bignonia]


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