Keywords: history blackandwhite monochrome outdoor vehicle boat black and white 14-0071 USS Pawnee - Placed in commission 11 June 1860, this steamer had an excellent combat record, was attacked simultaneously by two Confederate batteries on 16 July 1863 at Grimball's Landing, and was instrumental in the successful defense of General Terry's forces. On 17 December 1870, Pawnee went into commission at Norfolk Navy Yard as a hospital ship. From U.S. Navy Medicine, March 1973. 14-0071 USS Pawnee - Placed in commission 11 June 1860, this steamer had an excellent combat record, was attacked simultaneously by two Confederate batteries on 16 July 1863 at Grimball's Landing, and was instrumental in the successful defense of General Terry's forces. On 17 December 1870, Pawnee went into commission at Norfolk Navy Yard as a hospital ship. From U.S. Navy Medicine, March 1973. |