Home Squadron
Military unit of the United States Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the U.S. Navy squadron that operated from 1838 to 1861. For the U.S. Navy squadron sometimes informally called the "Home Squadron" that operated from 1865 to 1902, see North Atlantic Squadron. For the British naval formation, see Home Fleet.
The Home Squadron was part of the United States Navy in the mid-19th century. Organized as early as 1838, ships were assigned to protect coastal commerce, aid ships in distress, suppress piracy and the Atlantic slave trade, make coastal surveys, and train ships to relieve others on distant stations. It was discontinued in 1861 after the outbreak of the American Civil War, when the Union blockade forced a reassignment of ships to close off Southern ports.
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Home Squadron | |
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Active | 1838–1861 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Naval squadron |
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