USS Tuscumbia (1863-1865) tied up with other ships on the Western rivers, circa 1863. USS Linden (1863-1864, "Tinclad" # 10) is moored outboard of Tuscumbia.
History
United States
Launched
1860
Acquired
20 November 1862
Commissioned
3 January 1863
Fate
Sank, 22 February 1864
General characteristics
Displacement
177 tons
Length
154 ft (47 m)
Beam
31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft
4 ft (1.2 m)
Propulsion
steam engine
side wheel-propelled
Armament
six 24-pounder howitzers
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