:::: American Civil War Vessels - UNION
Choctaw
Code - AU31
£1.75
Description - U.S.S. CHOCTAW AU31
Converted September 1862 to March 1863
from a merchant steamer. Rubber armour was
useless, and her hull was not strong enough
for the weight of armour and armament.
Tonnage 1,000 tons Speed 2-4 kn
Dimensions 260' x 45' x 8'
Armament 1 x 100 pdr R, 1 x 9" S.B, 2 x 30pdr R
(2 x 9" R and 2 x 24pdr SB added by 9/63)
Armour 1" Iron + 1" Rubber
