CSS Scorpion
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css-scorpion-235-1214881
title:
CSS Scorpion
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CSS Scorpion was a Squib-class torpedo boat that served in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War. Armed with a single spar torpedo, she originally served guard duty on the James River after being built in late 1864. Along with the rest of the James River Squadron, Scorpion moved downriver on January 23, 1865, and participated in the Battle of Trent's Reach. After performing depth soundings near Union obstructions, Scorpion moved to get a lantern from the ironclad CSS Virgini
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Squib-class torpedo boat procured late in 1864 by the Confederate States Navy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSS_Scorpion
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2023-08-26T23:51:56Z
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