The USS Hartford, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut's Flagship of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron
1861 - 1865. She made the passage of the forts at New Orleans and engaged the Confederate vessels there, 24 Apr 1862.
Made passage past batteries at Vicksburg, 15 Jul 1862. Engaged the CSS Arkansas above Vicksburg, 15 Jul 1862. Passed the
forts at Port Hudson, La., 14 Mar 1862. Bombardment of Fort Powell, Mobile Bay, 16 - 29 Feb 1864, Battle of Mobile Bay, 9 - 23 Aug 1864.
After decommissioning, served as an apprentice training ship, Training ship, and Station ship until 1926. Foundered at her berth at Norfolk
Navy Yard 20 November 1956.
Builder: Boston(Loring)
Dimensions: 225'(bp) x 44' x 17'2"
Tonnage: 2900 tons.
Armament: Varied according to the year. As represented; June 1864 18 9" SB, 2 100 pdr Rifles, 1 30 pdr Rifle.