Navy divers have recovered the wreckage of the CSS Georgia, which sunk in 1863.
The ironclad served its purpose, but wouldn’t have been candidate for the “Battle E” ribbon had it existed at the time. The vessel leaked badly, likely a result of using unseasoned wood in her construction. According to historic accounts, the ship had a double engine with twin propellers, but was hardly maneuverable. The engines could not provide the force necessary to drive the heavy vessel against the Savanna River’s swift currents. That could be why the ironclad, designed to carry 10 heavy guns, had only four heavy and two light guns at the time of her sinking.
Story: Lance M. Bacon, Navy Times | Photo: Lance M. Bacon, Navy Times
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