USS Isonomia-- Part 1

From Wikipedia.

Since I have never heard of this ship, further research is necessary.

It was originally built for the merchant service with the name SS Shamrock.  It was purchased in New York City from Charles S. Leary on 16 July 1864.  Commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on 16 August 1864, with Lt.-Cmdr. Edward Simpson in command.

593 tons
212 feet long
30 foot beam
9 foot depth
12 knots speed
85 officers and men complement

Armament:
one 3-pdr. rifle
two 24-pdr. howitzers

--Old B-Runner