The Confederate Privateer Savannah Became the USS Chotank

After its capture, the U.S. Navy bought it at the New York City Prize Court on July 2, 1861.  After refitting it was commissioned as the USS Chotank and used for various purposes, but especially in shallow waterways.  It was 56 feet long and mounted two 9-inch smoothbore guns and one 11-inch gun.

In 1862, it was part of the Potomac Flotilla.  At the end of the war, it was laid up in theNew York Navy Yard until sold in August 1862.

Old B-Runner