The point of this thread, use of ramming as a battle tactic by CS forces, was a gambit forced on attackers due to lack of ordnance capable of breeching the hulls opposing. The loss of production capability early on with the loss of Nashville and New Orleans led to these engagements occuring as they did.

The mention of the speed of the CSS Webb is a credable report of her abilities given her departure and arrival times. Anyone know what she looked like below the waterline?