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Lafayette
Code - AU32
£1.75  
Qty
Description - U.S.S. LAFAYETTE AU32 Ex U.S. Army vessel "Fort Henry", converted at St. Louis September 1862 to February 1863 Rubber armour useless. Tonnage 1,193 tons Speed 4-6 knots Dimensions 280' x 45' x 8' Armament 2 x 11" SB, 2 x 100 pdr R 4 x 9" SB By May 1863 2 x 9" replaced by 4 howitzers. Armour 2.5" Iron + 2" Rubber