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Re: Historical marker for capture site of USS Petr
In Response To: Historical marker for capture site of USS Petrel.. ()

Kenneth,

The USS Undine, also a tinclad, was taken in 1864 by Forrest's cavalry near Ft. Heiman, KY and then crewed by his troopers for a time as they sailed up the Tennessee River to go after Sherman's supply depot at Johnsonville, TN.

Greg Biggs

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Historical marker for capture site of USS Petrel..
Re: Historical marker for capture site of USS Petr
USS Undine capture....cannons removed also??
Re: USS Undine capture....cannons removed also??
will re-read Steenburn's book....thanks!!!