U.S.S. HARVEST MOON SPECIFICATIONS


Builder Joseph W Dyer, Portland, ME
LaunchedNovember 22, 1862
Owner Spear, Lang and Delano of Boston
Navy AcquistionPurchased November 16, 1863 at Boston by Commodore J. B. Montgomery
Cost$99,300
Tonnage: 546
DimensionsLength,193'; Beam, 29'; Depth of hold 10'.
Draft8'
Speed Maximum, 15 knots; average 9 knots
CommissionedFebruary 12, 1864
Armament: 1 20-Pdr. Parrott Rifle, 4 24-Pdr. Howitzers, 1 12-Pdr. rifle
Machinary: Sidewheels, 1 vertical beam engine (41" diameter; 10' stroke)
Engine manufacturerThe engine was salvaged from a steamer lost in China waters, shipped to Halifax,

and rebuilt by the Portland Company as their engine #4.

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