USS Dawn (1857)

USS Dawn (1857)

USS "Dawn" (1857) was a steam operated vessel acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Navy to patrol navigable waterways of the Confederacy to prevent the South from trading with other countries.

"Dawn", a screw steamer, was built in 1857 by Samuel Sneden, New York City; chartered 26 April 1861 and purchased 12 October 1861; outfitted at New York Navy Yard; and commissioned 9 May 1861, Commander W. Chandler in command.

Assigned to the Potomac Flotilla

Assigned to duty with the Potomac Flotilla, "Dawn" sailed from New York 11 May and took station at the mouth of the York River on blockade duty until 24 September. During this time she captured three ships with contraband goods and passengers on board. After repairs at Washington Navy Yard, she was sent up the Rappahannock River on blockade duty in November.

Reassigned to the South Atlantic Blockade

"Dawn" had a new boiler installed at New York Navy Yard from 7 February to 27 April 1862, then stood out for Port Royal, South Carolina, for service with the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Arriving on station 14 May, she patrolled the coastal and inland waters of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, frequently exchanging fire with enemy shore batteries, and joining in the attacks on Fort McAllister of 27 January and 1 February 1863. She also assisted in the capture of several blockade runners, including the Confederate privateer "Nashville" with a valuable cargo of cotton.

Operating with the North Atlantic Blockade

Out of commission at New York from 9 July to 2 December 1863 for repairs, Dawn departed 10 December to join the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron and cruised in the James River from 14 December 1863 to 25 March 1865, performing picket duty and assisting in keeping the river banks free from enemy batteries. On May 24, 1864 she was influential in the defence of Wilson's Wharf, Virginia near Charles City. The wharf's garrison of 1100 USCT under the command of Brigadier General Edward Wild was assualted by 2500 Confederate cavalrymen under the command of Major General Fitzhugh Lee. Between the stout resistance of the USCT troops and the USS Dawn's guns, the Confederates were driven back. Wilson's Wharf and the soon to be completed Fort Pocahontas remained in Union hands for the duration of the war.

Post-war decommissioning and sale

"Dawn" was placed out of commission 17 June 1865 at Portsmouth Navy Yard and later taken to Boston Navy Yard and sold 1 November 1865.

References

See also

* United States Navy
* American Civil War

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/d2/dawn-i.htm USS Dawn]


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