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Paddler Information => Research => Topic started by: Bob Zeit on September 12, 2012, 05:39:13 AM

Title: Original armament of USS Susquehanna?
Post by: Bob Zeit on September 12, 2012, 05:39:13 AM

Does anyone in the forum have documented information about the "as launched" armament of the paddle frigate USS Susquehanna?

What about her armament as a Union blockade enforcer?

Thanks in advance!

Bob Zeit

Title: Re: Original armament of USS Susquehanna?
Post by: Spankbucket on September 12, 2012, 05:39:37 PM

Hi Bob

Are you a member of the Yahoo Ironclad group?

There are many experts on such ACW naval questions there you could consult even if the ship isn't techinically an ironclad.

Cheers.........Bernie

Title: Re: Original armament of USS Susquehanna?
Post by: greateastern on September 22, 2012, 11:11:07 AM

Hi Bob, according to  Canney, The old steam navy vol 2, [pp31-35, as comm they had 3 10 in shell guns, on pivot circles, for and aft, 6 8 in guns in broadside, later increased during CW,. according to Official Records (1865) susquehanna had 12 9 inchers and 2 150 pound rifles in 1863.  hull and deck drawings  and figure head and cutwater are in Canney and a model of Powhatan in smithsonian.
hope that helps
dave