USS Varuna (1861)
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uss-varuna-1861-307-15623186
title:
USS Varuna (1861)
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USS Varuna was a screw steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Under construction in 1861, she was purchased incomplete on 31 December. After being commissioned in February 1862, she traveled to join the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Varuna was present when Flag Officer David Glasgow Farragut led an attack against Confederate positions at Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip on 24 April. During the action, Varuna ran ahead of the other Union ships, and was engaged in a ch
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Gunboat of the United States Navy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Varuna_(1861)
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date modified:
2024-02-02T19:48:21Z
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13
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