::::  American Civil War Vessels - UNION
Roanoke
Code - AU14
£1.75  
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Description - U.S.S. ROANOKE AU14 Former Frigate, razed to the battery deck in 1863, she was the first ship completed with more than two turrets. She was never satisfactory as the turrets were too heavy for the hull. Tonnage 6,300 tons Dimensions 265’ x 53’ x 22’ Armament 2 x 15” s.b. 2 x 11” s.b. 2 x 8” Parrot RML Armour (Iron) 3 ½ “ sides, 11” turrets Speed 6 knots