| Builder |
Joseph W Dyer, Portland, ME |
| Launched |
November 22, 1862 |
| Owner |
Spear, Lang and Delano of Boston |
| Navy Acquistion |
Purchased November 16, 1863 at Boston by Commodore J. B. Montgomery |
| Cost |
$99,300 |
| Tonnage: |
546 |
| Dimensions |
Length,193'; Beam, 29'; Depth of hold 10'. |
| Draft |
8' |
| Speed |
Maximum, 15 knots; average 9 knots |
| Commissioned |
February 12, 1864 |
| Armament: |
1 20-Pdr. Parrott Rifle, 4 24-Pdr. Howitzers, 1 12-Pdr. rifle |
| Machinary: |
Sidewheels, 1 vertical beam engine (41" diameter; 10' stroke) |
| Engine manufacturer |
The engine was salvaged from a steamer lost in China waters, shipped
to Halifax,
and rebuilt by the Portland Company as their engine #4.
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