Tinclads in the Civil War : Union Light-Draught Gunboat Operations on Western Waters, 1862-1865

by Jr. Smith Myron J.

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 0786435798

ISBN-13 9780786435791

Publisher McFarland & Co Inc

Imprint McFarland & Co Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Dec 14th, 2009

Print length 431 Pages

Weight 748 grams

Dimensions 25.60 x 17.90 x 2.60 cms

Product Classification: History of the Americas Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 American Civil War

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Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters. Hastily outfitted steamboats were covered with thin armor and pressed into duty. This work documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels of the Union fleet.

Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during the first half of 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters. Hastily outfitted steamboats were covered with thin armor and pressed into duty. These "tinclads" fought Confederate forces attacking from the riverbanks, provided convoy for merchant steamers, enforced revenue measures, and offered tow, dispatch, and other fleet support services. This history documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels of the Union fleet.

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