Specifications:
Displacement 507 t.
Length 158' 8"
Beam 28'
Depth of Hold 12'
Draft 10' 6"
Speed 9 kts
Complement 114 officers and enlisted
Armament
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87k | USS Marblehead, photographed by Byron, New York, probably in 1864-68 after she was rearmed with all guns mounted on the broadside. Note rowing launch amidships, with a flag flying from its stern.
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 46630 |
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149k | Halftone image, copied from "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 51, published by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907. Shows one of Marblehead's gun crews returning the Confederate fire. The man at left, wearing a nightshirt and holding a sword, is the ship's Commanding Officer, LCDR. Richard W. Meade, Jr., who had been suddenly awakened when the enemy opened fire. US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 79920 |
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91k | Boatswain's Mate William Farley, USN, was born in 1835 in Whitefield, Maine. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from that state and served as a Boatswain's Mate on board USS Marblehead during the American Civil War. While off Legareville, Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863, Farley inspired his men to keep a rapid and effective fire on the enemy as Marblehead engaged Confederates on John's Island. The enemy eventually abandoned his position leaving munitions behind. For his performance on that occasion, Boatswain's Mate Farley was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor citation of Boatswain's Mate William Farley, USN (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 24): "Served on board the U.S.S. Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Behaving in a gallant manner, FARLEY animated his men and kept up a rapid and effective fire on the enemy throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind."
Reverse of a Medal of Honor awarded to Boatswain's Mate William Farley, USN, of USS Marblehead for inspiring his men to keep a rapid and effective fire during an engagement with a Confederate battery on John's Island, Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863.
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106k | Quartermaster James Miller, USN was born in Denmark in 1835 or 1836 (sources vary). He served in the Navy during the Civil War, accredited as a Massachusetts resident, and was a member of the crew of USS Marblehead (1862-1865) in 1863. He distinguished himself by continuing to take soundings while under fire during an engagement with Confederate artillery on the Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863. For his courageous conduct on this occasion, Quartermaster James Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
The destroyer USS Miller (DD-535) was named in honor of Quartermaster Miller.
Medal of Honor citation of Quartermaster James Miller (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 39): "Served as quartermaster on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Acting courageously under the fierce hostile fire, MILLER behaved gallantly throughout the engagement, which resulted in the enemy's withdrawal and abandonment of his arms."
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58k | A 1970 U.S. Navy poster of Contraband Robert Blake, USN, (18??-???). Robert Blake, an escaped slave, received the Medal of Honor for bravery
while serving the rifle gun as USS Marblehead engaged Confederates off Legareville, South Carolina, 25 December 1863.
US Naval History and Heritage Command photo # NH 103762 |
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USS Marblehead (I)
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