USS Percy Drayton was a sloop captured by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She served the Union Navy’s struggle against the Confederate States of America as a ship’s tender, supporting the Union ships on blockade duty with provisions, ammunition, water, and other needs.

History
United States
Acquired12 November 1863
In servicec. November 1863
Out of servicec. May 1865
Captured
FateSold, 2 September 1865
General characteristics
Displacement20 tons
Propulsionsloop sail

Service history

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The sloop Percy Drayton, formerly the blockade runner Hettiwan, or Etiwan, captured by USS Ottawa off Charleston, South Carolina, 21 January 1863, was purchased by the Navy at the New York City Prize Court for $331, 12 November 1863. Assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron she performed tender duties at North Edisto, South Carolina, until May 1865. Shifted then to Port Royal, South Carolina, she was sold for $370, 2 September 1865, to George Crane.

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References

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  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.