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Macon. Fitted out at Savannah, Ga., in 1864. Class: Wooden gunboat propelled by steam. Formerly known as the Ogeechee.[1] Taken to Augusta after the fall of Savannah and held until the war was over. For more information, see page 258
Manassas. built in Boston in 1855.[2] Purchased in 1861, and converted into an ironclad ram at Algiers, La. Sunk in battle below New Orleans, La., April 24, 1862. Class: Steamer; iron-plated ram. Formerly Enoch Train, For more information, see page 259
Manassas. Seized at New Berne, N.C. Class: Revenue cutter. Soon dismantled.[3] For more information, see page 259
McRae. Purchased at New Orleans, La., 1861. Sunk in the Mississippi River, April 28, 1862. Muster roll for July - November 186 Class, Steamer; wood. The McRae was formerly called the Marquis de la Habanu.[4] For more information, see page 25
Mariner (Privateer). Fitted out at Wilmington, N.C.; commissioned July 14, 1861. Class: Screw steamer; propeller.[5] For more information, see page 259
Merrimack, see Virginia.
Missouri. Built in Red River, La.Surrendered to Federal authorities at Alexandria, La., June 3, 1865.[6] Muster roll for October, November, and Dece Class: Steam sloop; ironclad. For more information, see page 259.
Milldgeville. Constructed at Savannah, GA., by Mr. Willink.Burned to the water's edge and sunk in the river at Savannah, Ga., December, 1864. Class: Steamer; ironclad.
Mississippi. Construction commenced October 14, 1861; launched april 19, 1862, at New Orleans, La. No guns or ammunition were on board of her when destroyed.[7]Built by contract of Navy Department with N.& A.F. Tift, Jefferson City, La. Set on fire by her officers to prevent capture by Union Fleet, April 15, 1862. Construction commenced Class: Ironclad; three-screw gunboat. For more information, see page 260,
Mobile. Burned by Confederates in Yazoo River May, 1863. Ready for plating when destroyed.[8] Class: Screw steamer. For more information, see page 260
Morgan. Bought at Mobile, Alabama, in 1861.Escaped to Mobile but slightly injured in engagement with Farragut's fleet, August 5, 1864.[9] Burned by the Confederates at the fall of Mobile in 1865.Muster roll for January - December 1862, April - December 1863, January 1864 Class: Side-wheel merchant steamer. For more information, see page 260.
Morgan Class: Revenue cutter.[10] For more information, see page 260
Morning Light. Captured from the Federals off Sabine Pass, January 21, 1863.Burned by Confederates, January 23, 1863, off Sabine Pass, Tex.[11] For more information, see page 260
Muscogee. Built at Columbus,Burned at the close of the war.[12] For more information, see page 260
Music (Privateer). Fitted out at New Orleans, La.; commissioned May 15, 1861. Class: Steamer.[13] For more information, see page 261

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References

  1. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 258.
  2. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 259.
  3. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 259.
  4. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 259.
  5. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 259.
  6. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 259.
  7. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  8. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  9. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  10. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  11. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  12. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 260.
  13. United States. Navy Department. Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series II, Volume 1. (Washington, District of Columbia : Government Printing Office (United States), 1894-1922), Series 2, vol. 1, page 261.