USS Grosbeak (1865)

USS "Grosbeak" (1865) was a steamship acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War.

"Grosbeak" was placed into service as a gunboat and assigned to the Union blockade of ports of the Confederate States of America.

Purchased at Mount City, Illinois, in 1865

"Grosbeak", renamed from "Fanny", was purchased at Mound City, Illinois. 3 February 1865; and commissioned 24 February, Acting Master Thomas Burns in command.

Civil War service

Assigned for duty on the Mississippi River

After brief duty in Kentucky with the iron-clad monitor squadron stationed there. "Grosbeak" joined the Mississippi squadron patrolling the Mississippi River from Cairo, Illinois, to the White River.

Rescuing survivors from the steamship "Sultana"

When the river steamer "Sultana" caught fire and exploded off Memphis, Tennessee, 27 April. Grosbeak rescued 60 to 80 survivors and transferred them to hospital. She also transported wounded men from boats further down the river to Memphis, Tennessee, for proper care.

Post-war decommissioning and sale

As the war ended, "Grosbeak" returned to Mound City and was sold there 17 August 1865.

References

See also

* Union Navy
* American Civil War
* Confederate States Navy