The USS Oneida was a wooden-hulled screw sloop-of-war in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Built in 1861, it served in various roles, including blockading Confederate ports and engaging in combat. Oneida participated in the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864, where it collided with another Union ship, the USS Galena, leading to its sinking. The collision occurred amidst the chaos of the battle, causing significant damage to Oneida and resulting in the loss of many lives. The wreck of the USS Oneida was discovered in 2004 near the entrance to Mobile Bay, where it remains as a historical artifact and a reminder of the ship's service and sacrifice during the Civil War.

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