:::: American Civil War Vessels - UNION
Roanoke
Code - AU14
£1.75
Description - U.S.S. ROANOKE AU14
Former Frigate, razed to the battery deck in
1863, she was the first ship completed with
more than two turrets. She was never satisfactory
as the turrets were too heavy for the hull.
Tonnage 6,300 tons
Dimensions 265’ x 53’ x 22’
Armament 2 x 15” s.b.
2 x 11” s.b.
2 x 8” Parrot RML
Armour (Iron) 3 ½ “ sides, 11” turrets
Speed 6 knots