USS Rosalie-- Part 4: Further Duty and Decommissioning

On 9 June 1864, the Rosalie seized her only prize steamer, the Emma,  as it attempted to bring in coal.  Four months later, she took her last prize, a sponging vessel.

In December 1864, the Rosalie departed Charlotte Harbor for the last time and became a guard vessel at Boca Chica, Florida.  There she remained for the rest of the war.

At the end of May she was designated for disposal through sale at Key West.  Decommissioned in June, she was sold at public auction on the 28th to Mr. Benjamin Roberts.

Story of a Little-Known, But Active Ship.  --Old B-Runner