CSS Gaines was a wooden side wheel gunboat, weighing 863 tons,[1] constructed by the Confederates at Mobile, Alabama, during 1861–62.

The ship was hastily built with unseasoned wood, which was partially covered with 2-inch iron plating.

She was sinking as she left the battle and became grounded while still in 24 feet (7 m) of water, within 500 yards (457 m) of Fort Morgan.

[2] This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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