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U.S.S. Cairo Museum

Vicksburg, MS
Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Vicksburg
5.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Ships
Description: Tour the first boat to be sunk by a torpedo.
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The actual ship is on display having been salvaged from the Mississippi River where it sank. So interesting and the museum contains many artifacts from the vessel.

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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It had been many years since I had visited Vicksburg National Battlefield; so long, in fact, that the U.S.S. Cairo Museum was not there the last time I visited. When I heard about this exhibit, I knew I had to take time during my visit to the battlefield to check it out. When I pulled into the parking area, I... More

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MA
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is an interesting little museum, which gives even more clarity to Vicksburg Battlefield. If nothing else, it is different from the battlefields themselves.

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Baltimore Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The ship is a wonderful example of Civil War craft. The exhibits are also well done.

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Los Angeles, California
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76 reviews 76 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It was most interesting to see the ironclad up close and to be able to go aboard. The Park Service has done a great job of make the ship accessible.

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Greenville, Mississippi
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The old ship was very cool and interesting! Great place to take your kids and get a history lesson.

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Houston, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very interesting to see the technology that was developed by engineers at that time in history.

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Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Remains of this ship are protected for viewing under an outdoor canopy. The museum is very small and could be vastly improved.

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Jackson, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This was my favorite part of the Vicksburg Military Park. My son was so impressed by the ship and all of the artifacts that had been recovered.

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Rural Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The USS Cairo is a great addition to the Vicksburg Natl Park. Had a lot of fun wandering around. It is under a cover, but you can walk around the ship. Fully recommended.

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