The USS Edith was a wooden-hulled steamship built in 1849 and purchased by the United States Navy during the American Civil War for use as a gunboat. The ship was originally named Wild Pigeon and was used for commercial purposes before being converted for military use. It was armed with five cannons and served in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. The USS Edith participated in various missions, including blockading Confederate ports and supporting Union forces during the war. The ship's service was relatively brief, as it was decommissioned in 1865 and sold the following year. The USS Edith had a relatively uneventful career compared to other vessels of its time, but it played a role in the Union Navy's efforts during the Civil War.

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