USS Heliotrope was a wooden steamer originally named Maggie Baker, which was acquired by the Union Navy for use during the American Civil War. In addition to patrol duty, Heliotrope performed other services, such as towing and dispatch running.
USS Heliotrope was a wooden steamer originally named Maggie Baker, which was acquired by the Union Navy for use during the American Civil War. In addition to patrol duty, Heliotrope performed other services, such as towing and dispatch running. (en)
USS Heliotrope was a wooden steamer originally named Maggie Baker, which was acquired by the Union Navy for use during the American Civil War. In addition to patrol duty, Heliotrope performed other services, such as towing and dispatch running. (en)