HOUSATONIC
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.
Launched November 20 1861 |
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Postmarks
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Philadelphia PA |
1863-01-05 |
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Other Information
HOUSATONIC joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, September 19 1862
Aided in the boarding and refloating of the blockade runner SS PRINCESS ROYAL previous driven ashore by USS UNADILLA
Captured sloop NEPTUNE, April 19 1863, while attempting to run the blockade out of Charleston
Assisted in the capture of the steamer SECESH, May 15 1863
Her boats with howitzers mounted joined the attack on Fort Wagner, July 10 1863 and continuing attacks there after
HOUSATONIC would become the first victim of a successful submarine attack on a warship, when she was rammed and sunk by the Confederate submarine H. L. HUNLEY, outside the bar at Charleston. HUNLEY and her crew perished in the attack, while the HOUSATONIC's losses were two officers and three men
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