Friday, February 9, 2018

February 7, 1863: CSS Tuscaloosa and CSS Huntsville Launched


FEBRUARY 7TH, 1863:  Commander Ebenezer Farrand, CSN,  reported to Governor  John G. Shorter of Alabama the successful launching of ironclads CSS Tuscaloosa and Huntsville at Selma, "amid  enthusiastic cheering."  Both warships were taken to Mobile.

--Old B-Runner

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