USS Fearnot (1861)

USS Fearnot (1861) was purchased by the Union Navy for service during the American Civil War. She was assigned to blockade duty for which she was prepared with her powerful rifled guns capable of accurately firing 32 pound rounds.

Fearnot was built by G. W, Jackman, Jr., Newburyport, Massachusetts; purchased by the Union Navy 20 July 1861; and commissioned 28 August 1861, Acting Master E. H. Faucon in command.

Serving as supply ship to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron
From the time of her arrival at Key West, Florida, 17 September 1861, Fearnot served as coal and supply ship for the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, sailing out of Key West, Florida, to Ship Island, and after its fall, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Final services during the war
Her last service, from October 1865 to May 1866, was in carrying surplus ordnance to Pensacola, Florida, and guarding the large amounts of ammunition accumulating there.

Post-war decommissioning
She arrived at Boston, Massachusetts, 29 May 1866, and there was decommissioned 18 July 1866 and sold 3 October 1866.