The boat is a full size replica, 136 feet in length, with a 37 foot beam. I
have a book that was published on the boat titled " C.S.S. Neuse, A Question
of Iron and Time." ISBN 0-86526-187-3, by Leslie S. Bright, William H.
Rowland, and James C. Bardon..

RJ

"Don" wrote in message
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"Backlash" wrote
Since it's built of wood, I thought I would introduce the group to a
project being constructed at the moment here in my hometown. It is a full
scale replica of a Civil War gunboat that was built here in the 1860's to
fight for the Confederacy. The remains of the original gunboat are also
on display here by the State. This new gunboat construction was started
as a private venture by locals. The idea is to promote Civil War tourism
in the area, as there were 2 battles here within a few miles of town.
These battlefields are also being preserved and promoted. In fact, I
happen to live smack in the middle of one of them. I've often found
bullets and shrapnel just digging in the yard for home projects.

The link is
http://www.cssneuseii.com/

Hope you find this interesting,

I did.
What scale is the new boat being built to?
What was the over all length of the original Neuse?