USS Cairo, Civil War museum ship in Vicksburg, United States
The USS Cairo stands as an iron-plated gunboat with 13-inch thick wooden walls, displaying military equipment and naval artifacts from 1862.
In December 1862, the USS Cairo sank in the Yazoo River after striking two underwater mines, marking the first vessel destroyed by electrically detonated devices.
The vessel represents the technological advancement of American naval engineering during the Civil War through its innovative iron-plated construction methods.
Visitors can explore three decks of the restored warship and examine over 1,000 recovered items at the adjacent museum in Vicksburg National Military Park.
The river mud preserved numerous personal belongings of crew members, including playing cards, clothing items, and cooking utensils from the 1860s.
Location: Warren County
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
GPS coordinates: 32.37592,-90.86666
Latest update: May 6, 2025 12:54
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