In February 1863, the "Queen of the West" was run past the batteries of Vicksburg, Mississippi to support Admiral David Farragut south of the city. The "Queen of the West" severely damaged the CSS Vicksburg and captured four transport ships supplying Confederate forces. The "Queen of the West" also conducted activities on the Atchafalaya River, destroying Confederate supplies and burning three plantations. She was captured by Confederate forces on the Red River near Fort DeRussy and entered into Confederate service as the "CSS Queen of the West".