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oct 5, 1863 - Battle between David and New Ironsides

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Near the Charleston Harbour, a Confederate steam powered vessel named David attacked the New Ironsides. The New Ironsides was part of the Union fleet blockading the Confederate Harbour. Neither of the ships sank however, the David crew was captured after the attack.

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oct 5, 1863
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~ 162 years ago