USS Courier (1861) [SEP] conflict
USS Courier (1861)
The first USS "Courier" was a storeship acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a supply ship to support Union Navy ships engaged in the blockade of Southern ports. Courier also operated as a gunboat when the opportunity presented itself from time to time.
Purchased in New York City in 1861.
"Courier", a storeship, was purchased 7 September 1861 from W. B. Thomas and Co., New York City, and
USS Courier
Three ships of the United States Navy have been named Courier, after a Courier, a messenger or traveling attendant.
- , a storeship purchased 7 September 1861.
- , a ferry launch, formerly named "Hope", which served as commandant's barge and general service ship at Charleston Navy Yard from 1912-18.
- , a coastal minesweeper which served in "in service" status in the 1st Naval District from 1941 to 1947.
- , A cargo ship launched in 1962