CSS Missouri-- Part 3: Surrendered June 3, 1865

In March 1865, the Red River rose and Lt. Jonathan Carter was able to take the CSS Missouri from Shreveport downriver to Alexandria, Louisiana.  On April 8 he anchored and prepared to defend the city.

He didn't have to as the war was in its final stages.  He surrendered June 3, the last Confederate ironclad to surrender.

The Missouri was taken to Mound City, Illinois, and determined to be unsuitable as a Union warship.  Its armor was removed and the ship sold at public auction on 29 November 1865.

--Old B-Runner