The Confederate Steam Navy: 1861-1865

An illustrated overview of the steam vessels deployed by the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War.

This is the first book—length study devoted to the vessels of the Confederate Navy, including all types used during the conflict: ironclads (both domestic and foreign—built), commerce raiders, blockade runners, riverine and ocean—going gunboats, torpedo and submersible vessels, and floating batteries.

The book emphasizes the development, construction, and design of these vessels u...