USRC ''Ewing'', sometimes referred to as USRC ''Thomas Ewing'', was a United States Revenue–Marine cutter with a

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rig that was constructed in

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in 1841. She was first stationed at

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but in 1846 was transferred to

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. From the period beginning in December 1845 to April 1846 ''Ewing'' sailed over three thousand miles, boarded 62 vessels, and provided relief and supplies to seven.King, p 81 During the

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, on 9 August 1849 ''Ewing'' was chosen by Captain John Adams Webster as his

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in his role as

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of the Revenue-Marine Atlantic Squadron.Evans, p 61Record of Movements, pp 146–147 The squadron was assigned by the service to assist the Army and Navy by transporting supplies and troops, blockading of Mexican ports, towing, and carrying mail and dispatches.Evans, p 61 During the battles of

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and Buena Vista, the cutters ''Ewing'' and carried one thousand rifles to General

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at Point Isabel.King, p 132 ''Ewing'' was transferred to the Coastal Survey on 26 October 1848 and decommissioned by the Survey in 1876.King, p 136

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