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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the U.S.S. Cairo?
    • The U.S.S. Cairo is a Civil War-era gunboat located at Vicksburg National Military Park. It was commissioned in January 1862 and was one of seven ironclad gunboats the Union used to regain control of the lower Mississippi River.
  • What happened to the U.S.S. Cairo?
    • The U.S.S. Cairo was sunk in the Yazoo River after coming under enemy fire. It remained submerged in approximately 40 feet of water until 1965, when the remains were retrieved and towed to a shipyard for restoration.
  • Where can visitors see the U.S.S. Cairo today?
    • Today, the U.S.S. Cairo sits along the tour road at the U.S.S. Cairo Museum. The museum features numerous artifacts recovered from the ship years after it sank.
  • What is the address and contact information for the U.S.S. Cairo Museum?
    • 3201 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
      Phone: 601-636-0583
U.S.S. Cairo Museum
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