| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS King Philip |
| Launched | 1845 |
| Acquired | 21 April 1861 |
| In service | circa 28 April 1861 |
| Renamed | Originally USS Powhatan; renamed USS King Philip 4 November 1861 |
| Fate | Sold 15 September 1865 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Steamer / Dispatch boat |
| Displacement | 500 long tons (510 t) |
| Length | 204 ft (62 m) |
| Beam | 22 ft 11 in (6.99 m) |
| Depth of hold | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Complement | 14 |
| Armament | 1 × gun |
USS King Philip was a steamer that was originally named Powhatan; she was acquired by the United States Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a dispatch boat, providing various services.