USS Conestoga (1861)
Boat converted by the navy into 572-ton river gunboat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Conestoga was originally a civilian side-wheel towboat built at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in 1859. She was acquired by the U.S. Army in June 1861 and converted to a 572-ton "timberclad" river gunboat for use by the Western Gunboat Flotilla, with officers provided by the navy.
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Name | USS Conestoga |
Namesake | Conestoga wagon |
Fate | Sunk in collision 8 March 1864 |
General characteristics | |
Displacement | 572 ton |
Propulsion | Stern Wheel Paddle steamer |
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