Home Squadron

Home Squadron
The paddle frigate USS Mississippi in 1863. She served as the flagship of the Home Squadron during the Mexican–American War.
Active	1838–1861
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Type	Naval squadron

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.