Civil War Service
Between 14 May and 30 June 1864 Chickasaw patrolled on the Mississippi River. Sailing to New Orleans, Louisiana, she joined the West Gulf Blockading Squadron on 9 July. While operating with the Squadron she participated in Admiral David Farragut's victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay (5 August 1864), during which she was struck by enemy shells 11 times, and the attacks on Forts Gaines (6 August) and Morgan (13 August). The monitor remained in the vicinity of Mobile Bay until 3 July 1865 when she sailed down river for New Orleans, Louisiana. Two of Chickasaw's sailors, Chief Boatswain's Mate Andrew Jones and Master-at-Arms James Seanor, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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