Hello again,
Here are the stats for the CSS Virginia II:
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Virginia II
Casemate ram
Dimensions: length 197', beam 47'6", draft 14'
Displacement: 1,600? tons
Speed: 10 knots
Crew: 150
Armor: 6" forward, 5" casemate sides
Armament: One 8" and two 6.4" Brooke rifles, one 11" Brooke smoothbore
Authorized: ?
Virginia II [Images]: Larger and stronger than the Richmond or Fredericksburg, she served for a time as the squadron flagship. Built at Richmond VA. Launched Jun 64. Commissioned summer 64. Passed below Drewry's Bluff obstructions 24 May 64. Fired on Union James River Squadron (including Saugus) in Trent and Verina Reaches 21 Jun 64. Engagement at Dutch Gap 13 Aug 64. Shelled Union positions on Signal Hill 17 Aug 64, forcing a retreat. Helped defeat Union advance on Chaffin's Bluff 28 Sep 64. Engagement at Dutch Gap 22 Oct 64. Engaged USS Onondaga at Trent's Reach 23-34 Jan 65. Destroyed to prevent capture above Drewry's Bluff 3 Apr 65. Wreck still existing 1996. Commanders: Cdr. Robert B. Pegram (64), Lt. John W. Dunnington (early 65).