The transfer of command took place on September 23, 1861 when Goldsborough arrived at Hampton Roads.

She continued these duties for four years before arriving at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on 24 March 1923.

She arrived at Hampton Roads on 3 January 1919.

After repairs there, the transport headed south and arrived at Hampton Roads on 23 October.

The following morning, she arrived at Hampton Roads, Virginia, with the prize.

She departed the New York area three days later and arrived at Hampton Roads the following day.

She then turned westward, arriving back at Hampton Roads, Virginia on 26 November.

She began her return voyage on the 15th and arrived at Hampton Roads 11 days later.

Wilkes sailed for Virginia on 30 September 1942 and, two days later, arrived at Hampton Roads.

She departed Valparaíso five days later and arrived at Hampton Roads on 21 April.