Little Rebel was a small steamer built in 1859.  She was converted by the Confederates to a lightly-armed ram in 1862, served in the battles of Fort Pillow and Memphis, and was captured at Memphis on June 6, 1862.

Specifications of CSS Little Rebel:

Displacement:  159 tons
Draft:  12'
Armament:  three rifled 12-pounders
Speed:  10 knots

Confederate Warships

Last update:  December 5, 2001