| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| In service | 1862 |
| Out of service | 1864 |
| Captured | 14 June 1862 |
| Fate | Returned to owner, May 1864 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 939 tons |
| Length | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Beam | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Draft | 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Armament | one 32-pounder gun |
USS Clara Dolsen was a large steamer captured by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She served the Union Navy in river operations and as a "receiving ship" auxiliary.