Aquarius S23 CSS Virginia II  

History

Ironclad
Launched and commissioned June 1864
James River flotilla, she served for a time as squadron flagship
Passed below Drewry's Bluff obstructions, May 24, 1964
Engagement with Union James River Squadron in Trent and Verina Reaches, June 21, 1964
Engagement at Dutch Gap, Aug 13, 1964
Shelled Union positions on Signal Hill, Aug 17, 1964
Helped defeat Union advance on Chaffin's Bluff, Sept 28, 1964
Engagement at Dutch Gap, Oct 22, 1964
Damaged by USS Onondga during 2nd action at Trent's Reach, Jan 23-24, 1965
Blown up to prevent capture, April 3, 1965

Sources
Plan of a confederate 180' ironclad gunboat and drawings of D. Meagher in Coski's "Capital Navy"