USS Mississippi
Scuttled
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Wars | Mexican–American War, American Civil War |
| Main guns | 2 × 10 in (250 mm) Paixhans guns |
Paddle frigate. Commodore Perry's flagship in the Mexican–American War and on his expedition to Japan in 1853. Ran down Manassas below New Orleans. Ran aground under the guns of Port Hudson in March 1863 and was set on fire by her crew.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × 10 in (250 mm) Paixhans guns
- 8 × 8 in (200 mm) Paixhans guns
| Builder | Philadelphia Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1839 |
| Launched | 1842 |
| Commissioned | 22 December 1841 |
| Displacement | 3,220 long tons (3,272 t) |
| Length | 229 ft (70 m) |
| Speed | 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1842
Battles of Alvarado
Survived
7 August and 15 October 1846 · Mexican–American War
Siege of Veracruz
Survived
9–29 March 1847 · Mexican–American War
Perry's flagship from 21 March
Battle of Tuxpan
Survived
18 April 1847 · Mexican–American War
Lay off the bar
18–28 April 1862 · American Civil War
Rammed by Manassas, then drove her ashore
Fate
Scuttled
Scuttled, 14 March 1863