Hello,
Here is my info from my CSS Richmond folder, which is in my James River Squadron Folder, which is in my CSN Folder. I have pics of the ship, of cutaway models of it, etc, and of other ships as well. Let me know any other ships you might be interested in and I will share with you what I have. You will see mentioned below where it engaged at Ft. Harrison in 1864. My gr gr grandfather recieved a mortal wound in an effort to retake Ft. Harrison. Here is the CSS Richmond info:
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CSS Richmond
Casemate ram
Dimensions: length 172'6", beam 45', draft 12'
Displacement: 850? tons
Speed: 6 knots
Crew: 180
Armor: 4" casemate
Armament: One 7" and two 6.4" Brooke rifles, 10" smoothbore, spar torpedo
Authorized: 17 Mar 62
Richmond [Images]: Incorrectly identified as "Brandywine" in some Union reports; also referred to as "Young Virginia," "Young Merrimack," or "Merrimack No. 2." She served as part of the efficient but generally ineffective James River Squadron. Built at Norfolk VA. Launched 6 May 62. Towed to Richmond for completion May 62. Commissioned Jul 62. Passed below Drewry's Bluff obstructions 24 May 64. Tried to join Virginia II and Fredericksburg at Trent's Reach and Verina Reach 21 Jun 64 but broke down and had to be towed upriver. Shelled Union positions near Dutch Gap 13 Aug 64. Shelled Union positions on Signal Hill 17 Aug 64, forcing a retreat. Engagement at Ft. Harrison 29-31 Sep 64, Chapin's Bluff 22 Oct 64. Engaged USS Onondaga 23-24 Jan 65, ran aground, refloated. Destroyed to prevent capture above Drewry's Bluff 3 Apr 65. Commanders: Cdr. Robert B. Pegram (62-64), Cdr. William A. Webb (64), Cdr. James D. Johnston (early 65), Cdr. John McIntosh Kell (Mar-Apr 65).
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