From Ironclad to Artifact: The Journey of the CSS Georgia

In 2017, archaeologists raised the last pieces of the unusual Civil War ironclad warship CSS Georgia, which was built with money raised by Georgia's women, and sunk by its own crew to keep it out of enemy hands in December 1864. The forgotten was discovered by accident in 1968 when a dredge struck the wreck, adjacent to Old Fort Jackson.
In this hour-long documentary, filmmaker Michael Jordan, who authored a masters thesis on the Georgia, documents the ship's construction, deployment, and discovery, as well as fifty years of archaeological study and recovery.
This is the official U.S.Army Corps of Engineers documentary on the Georgia, which was raised as part of the Savannah Harbor Expansion (deepening) Project.

[noonedude]

I clicked on this by accident and the up watching the entire thing fairly mesmerized on my long drive home

Bravo to the producers and especially to those who helped preserve this piece of history.

[randallhawkinson]

Outstanding production! Thank you to all who lovingly toiled in this recovery. I'm a sentimental old fool and came to tears as many of the artifacts came to the surface for the first time since '64 (1864). I'm a retired Park Ranger and living historian taking the story of the Civil War to reeanctments and schools throughout Central California. I wear both grey and blue uniforms. A local high school Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Command is getting back up and running with 150 Cadets as of last Monday. They are requesting all manner of new programming and I promised them a series of presentations about the US and CS Navies and Marines. This video is safely stored in my computer for the development of my new program. Thank you all, again.

[seansky]

Keeping history alive, even when the Lotus Eaters of our Great Nation don't like it, is priceless.
Lt. Cmdr. Lou Tews! The actual Guy! Absolutely Outstanding!! This is a great story!

[northof-]

I was fascinated by these ships when I was young. They looked so futuristic and different to regular warships. Especially the Monitor and Merrimack of course.
Thx for sharing.

[alexhayden]

Interlock rail irons was a brilliant idea!

[GENERALxHDY]

It nice to see some people would like to learn from history rather then erase it.

[HippieDave]

Best show on css Georgia to date.... looking forward to seeeing it all displayed, along with her casemate pieces.... get them all preserved and not left behind in the mud.

[pamlaw]

I found it fantastic that they raised this Ironclad I hope they put it on display for all to visit and see a part of history

[iphuqdyrmum]

Ironfact to articlad: The reenactments were superbly done by professional actors who obviously studied their lines after taking 3rd grade acting classes.. I felt like i was bacl in 2004 when they shot it... bravo 👏

[harrisionstan]

Thank you for this great documentary. Well done to all.

[tolvaer]

as I am a Georgian with the military and family history behind the sentiment; thank you for this.

[petershim]

This is the most exciting marine archaeological documentary I've seen in a long time.

[pictyboy]

Nice to see how far the 'science' of archaeology has progressed!

[johndewey]

I am so glad to see the collective effort to preserve important parts of our history. I think this was a great accomplishment in technology when it was developed.

[ryankc]

Very well done documentary. Lots of information. I really loved seeing the brass cannon sights. They were like new.

[Skaitania]

The propeller hasn't seen daylight since the Georgia's launch...not since her sinking. Just saying. Great documentary, thanks for sharing.

[petemoore]

Like it or not, CSS Georgia did its job.
You really have to give credit, where it is due.
I salute the designers, officers and men of that ship.
To this day; they shall not pass...
The North may have won but...
CSS Georgia won't surrender.
Well done, you Georgia ladies..

[maicrowsoft]

That Native American pottery fragment was a neat unintended find.

[lostinpokerlostinpoker]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you. To be honest I thought I would watch the first 10 minutes on the history of the build and service and then leave when the ego stroking "look how we saved this boat" recovery potion took over .But no ! I found a well produced informative doco till the end, with some very dedicated people who toiled for over 40+ years, Kudos to you all .

[pandorski]

Georgia's always on my mind, thanks for broadcasting this