West Gulf Blockading Squadron

The West Gulf Blockading Squadron was a squadron of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. It was tasked primarily with preventing Confederate ships from supplying troops and with supporting Union troops.

It was created in January or February 1862 when the Gulf Blockading Squadron was split between the East and West Gulf Blockading Squadrons.

The squadron was merged into Gulf Squadron on 13 July 1865.

Commanders

• David Farragut 1862
• James S. Palmer 30 November 1864
• Henry K. Thatcher 23 February 1865