Tinclads in the Civil War

By Myron J. Smith

Subjects: United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, campaigns, Riverine operations, United states, navy, United States, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, naval operations, Warships, United States. Navy, Gunboats, History, Campaigns

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. This history documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels"--Provided by publisher.