Naval History and Heritage Command

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The sloop Percy Drayton, formerly the blockade runner Hettiwan, or Etiwan, captured by Ottawa off Charleston, 21 January 1863, was purchased by the Navy at the New York Prize Court for $331, 12 November 1863. Assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron she performed tender duties at North Edisto until May 1865. Shifted then to Port Royal, she was sold for $370, 2 September 1865, to George Crane.