Author: Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature. This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.
The Old War Horse
Author: Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature. This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476686890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature. This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE
General Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
General Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Tinclads in the Civil War
Author: Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457031
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457031
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
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.
Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute, 1891 (Classic Reprint)
Author: United States Naval Institute
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484413534
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Excerpt from Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute, 1891 Pace professional notes, Determination of the Actual Track of a Vessel during Trials on Measured Courses. - Speed Trials of Fast Ships. - Proposed Naval Messenger Pigeon Service. - The Time and Distance te quired to bring a Ship to a Full Stop after the Engines are Stopped and Reversed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484413534
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Excerpt from Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute, 1891 Pace professional notes, Determination of the Actual Track of a Vessel during Trials on Measured Courses. - Speed Trials of Fast Ships. - Proposed Naval Messenger Pigeon Service. - The Time and Distance te quired to bring a Ship to a Full Stop after the Engines are Stopped and Reversed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Books in Series
American Book Publishing Record Cumulative, 1876-1949
Author: R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
The British Library General Catalogue of Printed Books to 1975
Author: British Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description