CSS Gaines

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CSS Gaines

Constructed in: Mobile, Alabama

Laid Down: 1861

Launched: 1862

Commissioned: 1862

Fate: Grounded and abandoned 5 August 1864

Characteristics

Displacement: 863 Tons

Length: 202 ft.

Beam: 38 ft.

Draft: 6 ft.

Propulsion: Steam Engine

Speed: 10 Knots

Armament

1 8-inch rifled cannon

5 x 32-pounder cannons

Battles

Operated around Mobile Gay till she was ground and abandoned.