Mississippi River Squadron

Mississippi River Squadron
Vessels of the Mississippi River Squadron in the Battle of Island Number Ten.
Active	1861 - 1865
Country	United States Union
Branch	United States Navy Union Navy
Type	Naval squadron
Engagements	American Civil War

The Mississippi River Squadron was the Union brown-water naval squadron that operated on the western rivers during the American Civil War. It was initially created as a part of the Union Army, although it was commanded by naval officers, and was then known as the Western Gunboat Flotilla and sometimes as the Mississippi Flotilla. It received its final designation when it was transferred to the Union Navy at the beginning of October 1862.