USS Clifton

The USS Clifton was a converted ferry purchased by the Navy on 2 December 1861. She was assigned to the Mortar Flotilla of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron on 18 March 1862. She participated in the Battles of Fort Jackson and St. Phillip, the siege of Vicksburg and the short-lived capture of Galveston.

The Clifton was captured by Confederate forces along with the USS Sachem at Sabine Pass, TX on 8 September 1863.

  • USS Clifton on NavSource

    • Deaths

      Name Rate/Rank Date of Death Age
    ⚔Miller L. R. BarneyOrdinary Seaman8 September 186318
    ⚔Richard BibbySeaman20 April 1863
    ⚔John BurkeOrdinary Seaman28 June 186224
    ⚔John B. CarterLandsman28 June 1862
    ⚔Thomas CollinsGunner's Mate28 June 1862
    ⚔ 〰John ConnorFireman 2nd Class28 June 1862
    ★George CrozierLandsman4 June 186428
    ★Thomas CuffLandsman21 October 1863
    ★John DennisonLandsman20 March 186423
    ⚔George B. DerwentWardroom Steward28 June 186222
    ⚔Michael DriscollLandsman8 September 186321
    ✚William H. FieldLandsman20 October 186224
    ⚔Peter HallLandsman28 June 1862
    ★ ⋂Frederick HamiltonSeaman23 July 186430
    ⚔John HudsonMaster at Arms28 June 1862
    ✚Samuel S. JonesPilot18 July 1862
    ★ ⋂Ralph Kunn-17 September 1864
    ★Ralph S. LinnellSeaman28 August 1864
    ⚔William MorrisCaptain's Cook28 June 1862
    ★James MorrisonPrivate, USMCSeptember 1863
    ★Patrick O'Brien-3 March 1864
    ⚔Robert RhodesActing Master8 September 1863
    ⚔Robert SargeantShip's Cook28 June 186222
    ★Thomas SecambCoal Heaver15 November 1863
    ★Alpheus ToddLandsman20 December 186327
    ★ ⋂Thomas WilsonOrdinary Seaman18 October 186425

    Key

    ⚔ killed in action
    ★ prisoner of war
    ✚ died of disease or injury
    ◼died of yellow fever
    ø died due to vessel loss
    ✹ died in ordnance accident
    ⋂ buried on land in marked grave
    〰 buried/lost at sea
    🎖 Medal of Honor recipient
    ✎ transcribed letters of sailor/marine posted

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