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NavSource Online: "Old Navy" Ship Photo Archive Sunflower Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Civil War Medal
Steamer:
An unarmed, cotton-clad, Confederate steamer probably built at Louisville, KY., in 1857
Employed in and around the Sabine River in the latter part of 1862 assisting in removing obstructions to navigation
In January 1863, she contributed to the ensuing victory of Uncle Ben and Josiah A. Bell over the Union sloop USS Morning Light and schooner Fairy, (formerly Velocity)
After repairs at Beaumont in October 1863 she returned to duty with Commander Hunter's Marine Brigade, carrying supplies
In April 1865 Sunflower reportedly was engaged in the cotton trade on Sabine Lake
Final Disposition, wrecked in Galveston Harbor, TX., 3 October 1867 Specifications:
Displacement 105 t.
Length 121'6"
Beam 25'
Depth of Hold unknown
Draft 3'9"
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament none
Propulsionsteam Click On Image
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