The USRC Woodbury, also known as Levi Woodbury, was a schooner-rigged revenue cutter constructed for the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Authorized on November 8, 1836, the vessel was built in Baltimore, Maryland, by L. H. Duncan, and launched on March 27, 1837. It was a 120-ton topsail schooner, armed with four 12-pound cannons and one 6-pound cannon, designed to serve in maritime patrol and enforcement duties. Following its commissioning, the Woodbury was prepared for sea and soon set sail for New Orleans to relieve the cutter Campbell in Gulf of Mexico patrols. By March 28, 1838, it was operating in the Gulf in cooperation with the United States Navy. Its orders from the Collector of Customs at New Orleans directed it to patrol from the Chandalier Islands to the mouth of the Sabine River, providing aid and protection to vessels under the American flag, especially in instances of unlawful attack by armed forces. The vessel's service included a notable incident where it was damaged by a French warship. Afterward, it was allowed to go to Veracruz, Mexico, for repairs, where it witnessed the French bombardment and subsequent surrender of the fortress at San Juan de Ulua. It was detained there but was released on November 29, 1838. Following its repairs, Woodbury returned to New Orleans to resume patrol duties, including dispatch runs during the Mexican-American War. Throughout its service, the Woodbury played a role in enforcing customs regulations and supporting military operations, such as escorting vessels through strategic passes like Sabine Pass and Aransas Pass. It also assisted in transporting troops to Point Isabel under orders from Captain Winslow Foster. After more than a decade of service, the Woodbury was decommissioned on September 14, 1846, and sold on June 1, 1847. Its operational history highlights its importance in early maritime law enforcement and military support along the Gulf Coast.

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