CSS Cairo
(the laminated frame is designed to support the remnants of
the original ship)
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Front view of Cairo |
Port bow |
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Port bow |
Port bow |
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Port side looking forward |
Two bow guns and steam powered anchor windlass |
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Original cannon on original carriage |
Original cannon on original carriage |
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Original cannon on original carriage |
Close up of original carriage |
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Boilers |
Closeup of boilers |
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Port steam engine* |
Port "connecting rod" to paddle wheel |
*The USS Cairo had two steam engines, each with a 22 inch bore and a 6 foot stroke (that's a 27,360 cubic inch displacement, or about 448,348 cc's). They produced about 600 horsepower each.
The hull was of white oak, as much as 25 inches thick, covered with 2 1/2" iron plates.
