A sidewheel steamer converted by the Confederates to a lightly-armed ram in 1862, General Earl Van Dorn served at the battles of Fort Pillow and Memphis.  She was burned on June 6, 1862, on the Yazoo River to prevent capture.

Specifications of CSS General Earl Van Dorn:

Armament:  one 32-pounder

Confederate Warships

Last update:  December 5, 2001