Today in Civil War History

July 15th, 1862

CSS Arkansas

CSS Arkansas

The CSS Arkansas battled with Union ships under the command of Admiral David Farragut.The Arkansas infuriated Farragut because it was able to damage 16 Union ships. On August 6, the ship ran aground and was destroyed by its crew to avoid it falling into the hands of the Union.

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