USS Pursuit (1861)
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | USS Pursuit |
| Acquired | by purchase 3 September 1861 |
| Commissioned | 17 December 1861 |
| Decommissioned | 5 June 1865 |
| Fate | Sold, 12 July 1865 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Barque |
| Tonnage | 600 |
| Length | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Beam | 34 ft 10 in (10.62 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 1 in (4.60 m) |
| Speed | 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) |
| Complement | 100 officers and enlisted |
| Armament | 6 × 32-pounder guns |
USS Pursuit was a bark purchased at New York City on 3 September 1861; and was commissioned 17 December 1861, Acting Volunteer Lt. David Cate in command.