"USS Carondelet and City Class ships" Topic
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| michaelk1776 | 10 May 2026 9:53 a.m. PST |
I have seen various classifications for these ships. The most common is Ironclad Gunboats. I've seen them also called Ironclad rams, but haven't seen that specific rams were added to their bow (like Virginia I). I've seen that 1" of iron armor was added to protect the stern from ramming, but were these ships ACTUAL "rams"? |
 StoneMtnMinis  | 10 May 2026 10:13 a.m. PST |
The Carondelet and her sister ships were designated the Cairo Class.
Originally designed by Lenthall, they were modified in construction by Pook and Eads and were known as "Pook Turtles" because of their rectangular sloped casemate. Built for the Army, to support land-based operations, they were transferred to the Navy in October 1862. Blueprints and construction diaries indicate they were never intended as rams. Hope this helps.
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| David Manley | 10 May 2026 12:13 p.m. PST |
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 McKinstry  | 10 May 2026 1:13 p.m. PST |
The Cairo was mined, sunk and later raised and on display at the Vicksburg National Battlefield. When you look at her construction no ram was present. Pictures are available on the web. |
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