From the Civil War Naval Chronology.
FEBRUARY 11TH
Flag officer Foote preparing to attack Fort Donelson, but says he would be much stronger if given ten days to prepare.
FEBRUARY 13-15TH
USS Pembina discovered a battery of "tin-can" torpedoes in the Savannah River above Wright's River. Only visible at low tide and attached by wires. The next day, returned and removed one to examine. On the 15th decided it would be best to blow them up rather than remove them and did so by rifle fire.
Torpedoes were placed in large numbers in Confederate harbors and proved to be a major hazard for Union ships.
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