USS Eugenie (1862)

USS "Eugenie" (1862) was a captured Confederate schooner acquired by the Union Navy from the prize court during the American Civil War. She was put into service by the Union Navy to guard the Union-controlled port of Key West, Florida.

Captured Confederate schooner captured by the Union Navy

The sailing ship "Eugenie Smith" was captured on 7 February 1862 by the brig "Bohio" near the mouth of the Mississippi River as she attempted to run the blockade.

Placed in service by the Union Navy

Dispatched to Key West, Florida, for condemnation by the prize court, she was bought by the Navy and renamed "Eugenie" on 22 April 1862.

Assigned as guard ship at Key West

She was fitted out as a guard ship for the port at Key West, Florida, and placed in the command of Acting Master S. F. Holbrook. She continued as the guard ship until sold in November 1864.

References

See also

* United States Navy
* American Civil War

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e5/eugenie.htm USS Eugenie]