USS Champion (1859)

USS Champion (1859)

USS "Champion" (1859), an armed river steamer, was built in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1859 as "Champion No. 4"; purchased there 14 March 1863; fitted out at Cairo, Illinois; and commissioned 26 April 1863, Acting Master Alfred Phelps, Jr., in command.

Civil War operations

Operating almost continuously from 27 April 1863 to 9 June 1865, "Champion" patrolled the Mississippi River, Tennessee River, and the Red River. She transported troops, prisoners, supplies, and cotton; towed and convoyed ships; and delivered dispatches.

Decommissioning

Her yeoman service ended at Mound City, Illinois, where she was decommissioned 1 July 1865. "Champion" was sold 29 November 1865.

References

See also

* American Civil War
* Union Navy
* Confederate States Navy
* United States Navy
* Steamboat

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]


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