USS Carnation (1863)

USS Carnation (1863) was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Navy to patrol navigable waterways of the Confederacy to prevent the South from trading with other countries.

Built in Philadelphia in 1863 

Carnation was built in 1863 by Neafie and Levy of Philadelphia as Ajax; purchased by the Navy and renamed Carnation 24 August 1863; commissioned 20 October 1863, Acting Ensign W. Boyd in command; and reported to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.

Civil War service 
 
Carnation arrived on station off Charleston, South Carolina, 6 November 1863. Serving the squadron in its effective work of preventing overseas supplies from reaching the Confederacy, Carnation ferried men and supplies, and performed picket duty. She served in the South Carolina area until 27 July 1865, when she sailed for Philadelphia.

Post-war decommissioning and sale 
 
Carnation was decommissioned 8 July 1865, and sold 10 August 1865.

References

See also 

 United States Navy
 American Civil War

Category:Ships of the Union Navy
Category:Ships built in Philadelphia
Category:Ships built by Neafie and Levy
Category:Steamships of the United States Navy
Category:Tugs of the United States Navy
Category:Gunboats of the United States Navy
Category:American Civil War patrol vessels of the United States
Category:1863 ships