USS Tempest (1862)
The Union Navy used tinclad warships during the American Civil War. These vessels were generally converted civilian ships, although a few were purpose-built for the United States War Department; some had formerly been in Confederate States of America, Confederate service. Conversion of civilian steamboats into tinclad warships included arming the vessels, adding a wooden casemate, and armoring portions of the vessel. Compared to ironclad warships, tinclads were cheaper, required smaller crews, and could enter shallower water due to their light draft (nautical), drafts. While tinclads were poorly suited to engage heavy artillery or other warships, they were better equipped to combat small groups of enemy soldiers. Tinclads were frequently used for escort and patrol duties, and sometimes provided naval support for other military actions. A total of 74 saw service during the war. Background During the American Civil War, the control of the rivers of the United States of America ...
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Union Navy
), (official) , colors = Blue and gold  , colors_label = Colors , march = , mascot = , equipment = , equipment_label = , start_date = , battles = , anniversaries = 13 October , decorations = , battle_honours = , website = , commander1 = President Abraham Lincoln , commander1_label = Commander-in-Chief , commander2 = Gideon Welles , commander2_label = Secretary of the Navy , notable_commanders = The Union Navy was the United States Navy (USN) during the American Civil War, when it fought the Confederate States Navy (CSN). The term is sometimes used carelessly to include vessels of war used on the rivers of the interior while they were under the con ...
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