A sidewheel steamer built in 1851, she was converted by the Confederates to a lightly-armed ram in 1862. General Sumter served in the battles of Fort Pillow and Memphis.  She was captured at Memphis on June 6, 1862.

Specifications of CSS General Sumter:

Displacement:  525 tons
Length:  182'
Beam:  28'4"
Draft:  6'
Armament:  one 32-pounder

Confederate Warships

Last update:  December 5, 2001