Mississippi River Squadron
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The Mississippi River Squadron was the Union brown-water naval squadron that operated on the western rivers during the American Civil War. It was initially created as a part of the Union Army, althoug
Vessels of the Mississippi River Squadron in the Battle of Island Number Ten.
Rear Admiral David D. Porter's flagship
USS Osage (1863)
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USS Osage was a single-turreted Neosho-class monitor built for the Union Navy during the American Civil War. After completion in mid-1863 by Edward Hartt, the ship patrolled the Mississippi River agai
Mississippi River Squadron
…composed of 10 ironclads, 3 monitors, 11 tin-clads, 1 timber-clad, 1 ram and various support vessels, including vessels in the following table: Ship Type USS Osage Neosho class twin-turret river monitor USS Neosho Neosho class twin-turret river monitor USS Ozark single-turret river monitor USS Eastport casemate…
Osage at anchor