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It appears to have every ship, ironclad, cottonclad, blockade runner and then some that fought in the American Civil War naval conflict, as well as some information (however sketchy) about how to paint the craft in question.
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It appears to have every ship, ironclad, cottonclad, blockade runner and then some that fought in the American Civil War naval conflict, as well as some information (however sketchy) about how to paint the craft in question.
ACW Naval Ship Registery online « Third Point of Singularity 2010
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It appears to have every ship, ironclad, cottonclad, blockade runner and then some that fought in the American Civil War naval conflict, as well as some information (however sketchy) about how to paint the craft in question.
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On the 1st of January, 1863, a combined attack was made upon the land and naval forces in Galveston Bay by the Confederate army and some cottonclad steamers filled with sharpshooters, resulting in the capture of the garrison, the destruction of the Westfield by her own officers, and the surrender of the Harriet Lane after her captain and executive officer had been killed at their posts.
The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. 1877
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These had been joined before leaving the Red River by the cottonclad steamer Batey from Port
The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. 1877
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Two cottonclad boats were also in preparation by the Confederates for the same purpose.
The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. 1877
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This affair, which caused great indignation in the admiral, was followed by the capture of the sailing vessels Morning Light and Velocity off Sabine Pass, also by cottonclad steamers which came out on a calm day.
The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. 1877
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