CSS General Earl Van Dorn

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An 1862 Depiction of the Battle of Plum Point Bend,

General Earl Van Dorn is Second Vessel from the left.

Namesake: Earl Van Dorn

Completed: April 10, 1862

Acquired: 1862

Fated: Burned to avoid capture, June 26, 1862

Characteristics

Type: Sidewheel Steamer

Length: 182 ft.

Beam: 28 ft. 3 in.

Depth: 10 ft. 7 in.

Armament

1 x 32-pounder cannon

Battles

River Defense Fleet

Battle of Plum Point Bend

First Battle of Memphis