CSS Nashville armor

[redbob]

An excellent point about the two CSS Nashvilles. I was thinking in terms of the ironclad, but maybe it is from the raider.

As the raider Nashville was originally built as a commercial steamer, I would think that it was reasonable that ironwork would be fancier such as having stars. Also, if your materials are from the raider; then you may have a more interesting find than you would if they came from the ironclad as it (the raider)was the first ship to show the Confederate flag in English waters.

 

[Jonl51]

As the raider Nashville was originally built as a commercial steamer, I would think that it was reasonable that ironwork would be fancier such as having stars. Also, if your materials are from the raider; then you may have a more interesting find than you would if they came from the ironclad as it (the raider)was the first ship to show the Confederate flag in English waters.

I think your reasoning is very sound and I appreciate your insights.

 

[Jonl51]

Thank you, that is very good information regarding the construction details. Any idea how thick boiler plate was?

 

[19thGeorgia]

After the fall of Mobile, Spanish Fort & Blakley the Nashville along with CSS Tuscaloosa & Huntsville retreated up the Tombigbee where they were surrender to Union forces.

I thought they were sunk in the river so the Yankees couldn't have them.

 

[rebelatsea]

I thought they were sunk in the river so the Yankees couldn't have them.

Huntsville & Tuscaloosa were sunk at the confluence of the Sunflower and Mobile Rivers where they still are. The wrecks have been surveyed.
CSS Morgan & Nashville were surrendered at Nanna Hubba bluff.

 

[Package4]

Hi All,
Would anyone know who manufactured the iron plating for the CSS Nashville? Possibly Tredegar Ironworks, of Richmond? I have an opportunity to acquire several pieces of plating which have slightly raised stars on the plate surface. I'm trying to authenticate if possible. Also, a piece of wood from the ship. Interesting relics.
Thank you! John

I would need a complete provenance as to their travel from 1865-7 until now. There are many profiteers out there and once a collector is fooled and stays in that collection for a period of time, it becomes harder to tell fact from fiction.

 

[Jonl51]

Unfortunately, like many items related to the Civil War, perfected provenance is a rare thing. Agree with your point that just because it is in a " collection", doesn't necessarily
mean it is authentic. Other authentic items in the same collection may increase your odds, but for sure no guarantee.