USS Braziliera (1856)

USS "Braziliera" (1856) was a bark acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy primarily as a gunboat stationed off Confederate ports to prevent their trading with foreign countries.

Built in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1861

"Braziliera", a wooden bark, was built in 1856 by J. J. Abrahams, Baltimore, Maryland; purchased at New York City 30 July 1861; and commissioned 27 October 1861, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant C. F. W. Behm in command.

Civil War service

Assigned to the North Atlantic Blockade

She joined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron and served on the blockade of Beaufort, North Carolina. On 3 March 1862 "Braziliera" received considerable damage when the bark "Amanda" dragged anchor at Hampton Roads, Virginia, and collided with her.

Reassigned to the South Atlantic Blockade

On 27 June 1862 "Braziliera" reported to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. While with the Squadron she captured four vessels. She also took part in the destruction of salt works on St. Simon's Sound, Georgia, and lumberworks on St. Andrew Bay, Florida.

In May 1864 she assisted in defeating the attack of the "CSS North Carolina" at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, North Carolina.

Post-war decommissioning and sale

"Braziliera" was sold 2 June 1865 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

References

See also

* United States Navy
* American Civil War