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Siege of Port Hudson
West Gulf Blockading Squadron

West Gulf Blockading Squadron

Rear Admiral David G. Farragut

Steam Frigate

USS Hartford

Capt. James S. Palmer

USS Richmond

Capt James Alden

USS Mississippi

Capt. Melancton Smith

USS Monongahela

Capt. James P. McKinstry

Gunboat

USS Albatross

Lieut Commander John E. Hart

USS Genesee

Commander William H. Macomb

USS Kineo

Lieut. Commander John Watters

Ironclad

USS Essex

Commander Charles H. B. Caldwell

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