CSS Savannah (ironclad)

CSS Savannah (ironclad)

CSS "Savannah" was a "Richmond"-class ironclad steam sloop in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War.

"Savannah" was built by H. F. Willink for the Confederacy at Savannah, Georgia in 1863. On June 30, 1863 she was transferred to naval forces in the Savannah River under the command of Flag Officer William W. Hunter, CSN. Under Commander Robert F. Pinkney, CSN, she maintained her reputation as the most efficient vessel of the squadron and was kept ready for service. She remained on the river and was burned by the Confederates on December 21, 1864 when the city of Savannah was threatened by the approach of General William T. Sherman, USA.

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-us-cs/csa-sh/csash-sz/savannah.htm Navy.mil Images]

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