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USS Osage (1863)
USS ''Osage'' was a single-turreted built for the Union Navy during the American Civil War. After completion in mid-1863 by Edward Hartt, the ship patrolled the Mississippi River against Confederate raids and ambushes as part of Rear Admiral David Porter's Mississippi Squadron. ''Osage'' participated in the Red River Campaign in March–May 1864, during which she supported the capture of Fort DeRussy in March and participated in the Battle of Blair's Landing in April. The ship was grounded on a sandbar for six months after the end of the campaign and badly damaged. ''Osage'', after being refloated and repaired, was transferred to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron in early 1865 for the campaign against Mobile, Alabama. During the Battle of Spanish Fort in March 1865 she struck a mine and rapidly sank. The ship was later salvaged and sold in 1867. Design and description The steam-powered gun turret of the ''Osage'' was at the bow and she had a deckhouse between the funnel and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Osage (1863-1865) - NH 60295
Two ships of the United States Navy have been named ''Osage'' after the Osage Nation, Osage Native American tribe. * , a single-turreted ''Neosho''-class river monitor * , a vehicle landing ship which served during World War II Sources * {{DEFAULTSORT:Osage United States Navy ship names, Osage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |