Civil War USS Maple Leaf Paddlewheel Steamer

Maple Leaf was a Canadian-built side-wheel steamer that entered American military transport service during the Civil War. She carried troops and supplies along waterways essential to Union operations. In April 1864 a Confederate mine sank her in Florida’s St. Johns River, ending her transport career. The wreck later became an important archaeological site because mud and water preserved large quantities of military equipment and personal possessions. These objects provide unusually direct evidence of ordinary soldiers’ material lives, supplementing official records with the things people actually carried. Her history connects river transport, Confederate underwater defenses, Union supply arrangements, and the later recovery of a remarkably rich Civil War archaeological collection.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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