USS Beauregard

History
Confederate States
NameBeauregard
OwnerA group headed by A. F. W. Abrams
Launched1850[1]
CommissionedOct 14, 1861
Fate
Notesex-Priscilla C. Ferguson
General characteristics (Confederate Privateer)
TypeSchooner
Tonnage101[1][2]
PropulsionSail
Speed7 knots[2][3]
Complement40
Armament1 × 24-pdr rifle
Union Navy Jack United States
NameUSS Beauregard
NamesakeP. G. T. Beauregard[3]
AcquiredFeb 24, 1862
CommissionedMar 28, 1862
General characteristics (US Navy)
TypeSchooner
Tonnage101[1][2]
PropulsionSail
Speed7 knots[2][3]
Armament
  • 1 × 30-pdr rifle
  • 2 × 12-pdr howitzers

The USS Beauregard began the war as a Confederate privateer.[2] The Union Navy acquired the schooner from the prize court and outfitted the vessel for blockade duty.

  1. ^ a b c Silverstone, Warships, p. 144
  2. ^ a b c d e DANFS (CS)
  3. ^ a b c DANFS (US)