USS Chickasaw (1864)

USS Chickasaw (1864)

USS "Chickasaw" (1864) was a monitor in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Built in Missouri in 1864

The first U.S. Navy ship to be so named, "Chickasaw" was built in Carondelet, Missouri, launched 10 February 1864 by Thomas G. Gaylord, St. Louis, Missouri; brought to Mound City, Illinois, 8 May; and commissioned 14 May 1864, Acting Master J. Fitzpatrick in command.

Civil War service

Between 14 May and 30 June 1864 "Chickasaw" patrolled on the Mississippi River. Sailing to New Orleans, Louisiana, she joined the West Gulf Blockading Squadron 9 July. While operating with the Squadron she participated in Admiral David Farragut's victory the Battle of Mobile Bay (5 August 1864), during which she was struck by enemy shells 11 times, and the attacks on Forts Gaines (6 August) and Morgan (13 August). The monitor remained in the vicinity of Mobile Bay until 3 July 1865 when she sailed down river for New Orleans, Louisiana.

Post-war decommissioning

Upon her arrival at New Orleans 6 July 1865, "Chickasaw" was decommissioned and laid up. Between 15 June and 10 August 1869 she bore the name "Samson" and then reverted to "Chickasaw". She was sold at New Orleans 12 September 1874.

Post-war career and heritage

"Chickasaw" was converted to a railroad ferry by her civilian owners and later converted to side-wheel propulsion under the name "Gouldsboro".

An effort to convert the retired railroad ferry into a museum ship failed and the "Chickasaw" spent her last years as a work barge for the Bisso family near New Orleans, Louisiana, sinking in the 1950s. Recently discovered, and covered in an Associated Press story, the "Chickasaw" drew some attention in newspapers including the "Montgomery Advertiser" in 2004. A more complete version of the story, by Mark Schleifstein can be seen at http://history-sites.com/mb/cw/cwnavy/index.cgi?noframes;read=1803

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c8/chickasaw-i.htm
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ee also

* American Civil War
* Union Navy
* Confederate States Navy


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