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USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum

3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183 USA

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“Civil War battle ship”

The U.S.S. Cairo was one of seven ironclad gunboats named in honor of towns along the upper Mississippi and Ohio rivers. These powerful ironclads were formidable vessels, each mounting thirteen big guns (cannon). On them rested in large part, Northern hopes to regain control of the lower Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two.

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herrings

  • 12 Reviews
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June 11, 2021
Rated 4.0

Very unique stop! Enjoyed viewing and reading up on the history this boat and museum had to offer.

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creativeginger

  • 5 Reviews
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June 21, 2019
Rated 5.0

It is very interesting and well done Museum and explanation on the recovery and rebuilding of the USS Cairo. It is in the route of the Vicksburg Military Museum so you need to stop if you are already touring.

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July 14, 2014
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History at its finest

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USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum

3201 Clay St
Vicksburg, Mississippi
39183 USA
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