During the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip (April 24, 1862), the Governor Moore successfully rammed and helped sink the USS Varuna .

Lacking heavy iron, the ship used pine lumber and cotton bales around the boilers to absorb cannon fire.

You can find the printed kit at retailers like Super-Hobby or Polish-Made .

The "Download Modelarstwo Kartonowe 205 Governor Moore 1862 rar" refers to a digital archive of the Polish modeling magazine Modelarstwo Kartonowe (Issue 205). This specific issue features a 1/200 scale paper model of the , a notorious Confederate "cotton-clad" ram that fought in the 1862 Battle of New Orleans . 🚢 The Model: Modelarstwo Kartonowe No. 205

After being battered by the Union fleet and losing over 60 crew members, its captain ran it aground and set it on fire to prevent capture. 📥 Acquisition and Resources

The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command provides authentic sepia wash drawings and full service histories for reference.

Originally the civilian steamship Charles Morgan , the vessel was seized in New Orleans in January 1862 and converted into a warship for the Louisiana Provisional Navy.

Its stem was reinforced for ramming by bolting two strips of railroad iron at the waterline. Armament: Equipped with two 32-pounder rifled guns.