USS Racer (1861)
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uss-racer-1861-297-8291408
title:
USS Racer (1861)
text:
USS Racer was a schooner acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used for various purposes, but, especially for bombardment because of her large 13-inch mortar that could fire up and over tall riverbanks. Racer was purchased for $7500 by the Navy at New York City 29 August 1861; and commissioned at the New York Navy Yard 21 January, Acting Master Alvin Phinney in command. Originally fitted out for blockade duty, the schooner first carried four 32-pounders, but, before s
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Gunboat of the United States Navy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Racer_(1861)
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date modified:
2023-04-26T11:38:05Z
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