CSS Memphis - a floating battery converted from a drydock. Based on the images I have seen of her I am of the opinion that the Confedrates deliberately designed her to look like an ironclad!
An overhead view - as mentioned previously, the CSS New Orleans was very similar in layout except she was longer and was designed to mount two broadsides, each of ten guns (and yes, I shall be building one)!
Well that is it! I have at last completed the final model required for the grand finale battle that will appear in Developing the Portable Ironclads Wargame: The American Civil War.
Now that all is ready from the model perspective I can get down to the serious business of completing the map that will have the initial dispositions for both sides.
The battle will be fought on May 21st all being well and the after action report will be available in Developing the Portable Ironclads Wargame: The American Civil War when published.
The final lap is in sight!
6 comments:
Looks great! Looking forward to the battle report.
Thanks Mark! The battle report will be in the book.
All the best,
DC
Bit of a beast that one!
Wait till you see the (big) sister ship!
All the best,
DC
That's come out a treat David! I'm currently watching Ken Burn's ACW documentary and there is some riverine action included, along with some very evocative paintings from the time:).
Thanks Steve! I remember watching the Ken Burns series ages ago and reckon that I must be due a rewatch at some point. I am currently building the big sister of the CSS Memphis - I don't actually need it right now but it was an itch that needed scratching!
All the best,
DC
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