Tinclads in the Civil War: Union light-Draught Gunboat

Tinclads in the Civil War: Union light-Draught Gunboat Operations on Western Waters, 1862-1865

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. These "tinclads" fought Confederate forces attacking from the riverbanks, provided convoy for merchant steamers, enforced revenue measures, and offered tow, dispatch, and other fleet support services. This history documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels of the Union fleet.

Country	USA
Author	Myron J. Smith
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: McFarland
EAN	9780786435791
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0786435798
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland
MPN	ca. 90 photos, maps, notes, bibliography
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	431
PartNumber	ca. 90 photos, maps, notes, bibliography
PublicationDate	2009-11-30
Publisher	McFarland
Studio	McFarland
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Tinclads in the Civil War: Union light-Draught Gunboat Operations on Western Waters, 1862-1865