USS Wamsutta

History
Union Navy Jack United States
NameUSS Wamsutta
NamesakeWamsutta, (c. 1634-1662), a Native American leader
Launched1853
Acquired20 September 1861
Commissioned14 March 1862
Decommissioned3 December 1862
In service2 February 1863
Out of service29 June 1865
FateSold, 20 July 1865
General characteristics
Displacement270 tons
Length129 ft 3 in (39.40 m)
Beam26 ft 8 in (8.13 m)
Draft11 ft (3.4 m)
Propulsion
Speed9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph)
Armament

USS Wamsutta was a steamer constructed for service with the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a gunboat in support of the Union Navy blockade of Confederate waterways.