The USS Chillicothe. Commissioned 5
September 1862. One of three similarly built boats, Tuscumbia
and Indianola were the others. The Chillicothe had a barge like
hull, with a squared off bow. One of the, in my opinion, ugliest scows
on the river.
Her service record is;
Expedition up the White river, capture of Ft. Hindman, Arkansas,
10-11 January 1863.
Yazoo Pass expedition, damaged by gunfire (11th and 13th) during attack on
Ft. Pemberton, Tallahatchie River, 11 - 23 March 1863.
Red River expedition, 12 March 16 May 1864.
Builder:Brown (Junger).
Tonnage: 395 tons
Dimensions: 162' x 50' x 4'
Armament: 2 ea. 11" Smooth Bores,
Armor: 2" sides, 1" deck, 3" pilothouse.