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Destruction of SS Georgiana

Name: Destruction of SS Georgiana
Start: 1863-03-19
Location: Charleston, South Carolina

When: 19 March 1863
Where: Charleston, South Carolina
Part of: SS Georgiana destroyed running the blockade into Charleston

The SS Georgiana was destroyed on 19 March 1863 while attempting to run the Union blockade into Charleston, South Carolina.

The vessel was lost on the night of 19 March 1863, while attempting to run past the Federal Blockading Squadron. The United States Secretary of the Navy stated that the destruction touched Confederate hopes. The ship was considered a serious loss because it was faster and stronger than any Confederate cruiser afloat.

Sources

SS Georgiana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-22

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