Attack on USS New Ironsides
The attack on USS New Ironsides in October 1863 was one of the first successful torpedo boat engagements in history. Confederate forces in Charleston, South Carolina deployed the newly built semi-submersible CSS David to attach a spar torpedo to the hull of USS New Ironsides. Though the attack is regarded as a rebel victory, the Union ship was saved from serious damage.
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Attack on USS New Ironsides
The attack on USS New Ironsides in October 1863 was one of the first successful torpedo boat engagements in history. Confederate forces in Charleston, South Carolina deployed the newly built semi-submersible CSS David to attach a spar torpedo to the hull of USS New Ironsides. Though the attack is regarded as a rebel victory, the Union ship was saved from serious damage.
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The attack on USS New Ironside ...... was saved from serious damage.
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1 torpedo boat damaged
2 captured
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Confederate States
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1863-10-05
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Confederate States victory
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CSS David approaching the USS New Ironsides.
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Confederate States
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William T. Glassell
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Attack on USS New Ironsides
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1863-10-05
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the American Civil War
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Confederate States victory
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The attack on USS New Ironside ...... was saved from serious damage.
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