The USS Malvern, launched in 1860, was a wooden-hulled steamship that served the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Originally built as a civilian vessel, it was later acquired by the Navy and commissioned as a gunboat. The ship was armed with a variety of cannons and saw action in multiple naval engagements along the Mississippi River, participating in blockades and supporting Union troops during various campaigns. The USS Malvern played a crucial role in the capture of New Madrid, Missouri, and Island No. 10, as well as in the Battle of Memphis. It also supported General Ulysses S. Grant's operations during the Vicksburg Campaign. The ship's service came to an end in 1865 when it was decommissioned and sold. The USS Malvern's contributions to the Union Navy during the Civil War demonstrate the important role that steam-powered gunboats played in naval warfare during that time, showcasing the evolution of naval technology and tactics in the 19th century.

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