:::: American Civil War Vessels - UNION
Lafayette
Code - AU32
£1.75
Description - U.S.S. LAFAYETTE AU32
Ex U.S. Army vessel "Fort Henry", converted
at St. Louis September 1862 to February 1863
Rubber armour useless.
Tonnage 1,193 tons Speed 4-6 knots
Dimensions 280' x 45' x 8'
Armament 2 x 11" SB, 2 x 100 pdr R
4 x 9" SB
By May 1863 2 x 9" replaced by 4 howitzers.
Armour 2.5" Iron + 2" Rubber
