Story
This freighter was built in 1863 by Laurence Hill & Co. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Historical Notes
This vessel was employed as a blockade runner during the U.S. Civil War, making one successful round-trip voyage between Bermuda and Wilmington, N.C., March-May 1864.
In 1864 this vessel was captured by the USS Jackson. This vessel was sunk in a collision while in Canadian waters, variously reported as May 1, 1870 or April 28, 1870.
Owners & Masters
In 1863-1864 she was owned by UK interests.
In 1864 she was purchased by the Union Navy from the Boston Prize Court.
In 1867 she was in civilian service in the US and then re-registered in the UK.
Armament
two 12-pdr howitzers
two 32-pdrs
References
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 04/02/2023)
