Aquarius S17 CSS/USS Tennessee
History
1862 October,
laid down in Selma, Ala.
1863 February,
launched and taken to Mobile for completion
1864 Feb 16,
commissioned
May 17, attempt to raise blockade ended when ran around
August 5, battle of "Mobile Bay", disabled and captured.
Aug 19, commissioned as USS Tennessee
Aug 19 - 22, bombardement of Fort Morgan, Ala.
Transferred to Mississippi Squadron, became district flagship
1865 Aug 19,
decommissioned
1867 Nov 27,
sold to breakers
Sources
"Detailed Drawing" in "Iron Afloat", William N. Still Jr.
and various photos of the ship