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.
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.
Prolific author Myron J. Smith, Jr., is emeritus library director and professor at Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee.
Inhaltsangabe
Table of Contents Abbreviations viii Introduction Chapter One. From Snagboat to War Boat Chapter Two. Selling a Submarine (1) Chapter Three. Selling a Submarine (2) Chapter Four. Building an Ironclad Chapter Five. Island No. 10 Chapter Six. Fort Pillow and Memphis Chapter Seven. The Arkansas Chapter Eight. Back to Vicksburg Chapter Nine. Vicksburg, April-July 1863 Chapter Ten. Red River and Beyond Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Abbreviations viii Introduction Chapter One. From Snagboat to War Boat Chapter Two. Selling a Submarine (1) Chapter Three. Selling a Submarine (2) Chapter Four. Building an Ironclad Chapter Five. Island No. 10 Chapter Six. Fort Pillow and Memphis Chapter Seven. The Arkansas Chapter Eight. Back to Vicksburg Chapter Nine. Vicksburg, April-July 1863 Chapter Ten. Red River and Beyond Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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