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With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads'' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union''s Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature.

This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.

The Old War Horse

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    A Paperback by Jr. Smith Myron J.

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/26/2024
      ISBN13: 9781476686899, 978-1476686899
      ISBN10: 1476686890

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads'' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union''s Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature.

      This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.

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