Mahonese Sch

Mahonese

A Mexican name retained.

(Sch: t. 100; a. I gun)

Mahonese was one of three schooners captured at Tampico 14 November 1846 by Commodore David Conner. She was placed under command of Lt. William D. Porter, and was used as a dispatch boat throughout the Mexican War. In 1847 she arrived at Norfolk, where she was -sold.