POWHATAN
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Laid down - Launched (dates unknown) |
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Postmarks
This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each name and/or commissioning period. Within each set, the postmarks should be listed in order of their classification type. If more than one postmark has the same classification, then they should be further sorted by date of earliest known usage.
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Postmark Date |
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Philadelphia PA octagon |
1860-11-10 |
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No Image |
Posted to USS POWHATAN at Vera Cruz Mexico
Other Information
Initially assigned to the Home Squadron as the flagship of COMO. John T. Newton
Next assigned to the East India Squadron serving as COMO. Matthrew C. Perry's flagship during negotiations for commercial relations with Japan
During the Civil War served as Flag Officer Pendergrast’s flagship at Vera Cruz during October 1860
In April 1861, assisted in the relief of Fort Pickens, FL. and in the establishment of the blockade of Mobile May 26
Captured Schooner MARY CLINTON May 29 1861
During July and August joined the blockade of the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi, retaking Schooner ABBY BRADFORD August 15 1861
Operated off Charleston, SC from October 1862 to August 1863, capturing the Schooner MAJOR E. WILLIS April 19 and Sloop C. ROUTEREAU May 16
Participated in the successful reduction of Fort Fisher, NC from December 24-25 1864 and in its capture January 13-15 1865
Following the Civil War, served as the flagship for the South Pacific Squadron from 1866 to 1869
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