U.S.S. Cairo: The Story of a Civil War Gunboat

U.S.S. Cairo: The Story of a Civil War Gunboat, written by Harold L. Peterson in the early 1970s, details the history and missions of the Union ironclad gunboat U.S.S. Cairo during the American Civil War. The book covers her sinking in December 1862 and the subsequent archaeological efforts that led to her recovery in 1964. It provides insights into the artifacts recovered from the vessel, enhancing the understanding of naval operations and life for sailors during the Civil War.