Tag: side-wheeler Empire Parish

Photographed at Alexandria LA, 1863-1864.

Gibson and Gibson, Dictionary of Transports and Combatant Vessels Steam and Sail Employed by the Union Army, 1861-1868 says: EMPIRE PARISH; sidewheel steamer; tonnage unknown. Reported under seizure by Army at or near New Orleans in Feb 1863. Pressed Apr 9-27, 1864, for Red River expedition. Margin note states vessel was burned by rebel incendiary in New Orleans, May 28, 1864.