OldReliable1862
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2017
- Location
- Georgia
Inspired by Jeff Brooks' thread for alternate match-ups, I decided to make a thread for naval battles that never were.
I'll get it started with an alternate Battle of Mobile Bay. Historically, the Tennessee was the only rebel ironclad present. Another ironclad, the Nashville, was still fitting out, so couldn't participate. Two other ironclads, the Tuscaloosa and the Huntsville were not present at the battle, not sure why. Let's say the three ironclads are able to be at the battle. Farragut now has to face off against four ironclads and three wooden gunboats with his fleet of twelve frigates, two gunboats, and four monitors. It seems the result may be in doubt now.
I'll get it started with an alternate Battle of Mobile Bay. Historically, the Tennessee was the only rebel ironclad present. Another ironclad, the Nashville, was still fitting out, so couldn't participate. Two other ironclads, the Tuscaloosa and the Huntsville were not present at the battle, not sure why. Let's say the three ironclads are able to be at the battle. Farragut now has to face off against four ironclads and three wooden gunboats with his fleet of twelve frigates, two gunboats, and four monitors. It seems the result may be in doubt now.
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