USS Winnipec (1864)

USS "Winnipec" (1864) was a large (1,030 ton) gunboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during the final days of the American Civil War. There is no indication she was used in the war, but records indicate she was assigned to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, for use as a schoolship. She was eventually sold in 1868.

Built in Massachusetts

"Winnipec" -- a double-ended, iron-hulled, sidewheel gunboat -- was built in 1864 at Boston, Massachusetts, by Harrison Loring. The ship was launched on 20 August 1864, but there is no record of her having been commissioned during the American Civil War or any portion of the year 1865.

Training ship for the Academy

Deck logs exist for "Winnipec" during the period 1 January to 6 October 1866, at which time she was assigned to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, as a practice ship. "Winnipec" remained so assigned until late in 1867 when she moved to Norfolk, Virginia, for repairs.

Decommissioning

In 1868, "Winnipec" was placed in ordinary at Norfolk and remained in that status until she was sold to Mr. Thomas Clyde on 17 June 1869.

See also

* Union Navy
* American Civil War

Reference

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