The CSS Georgia was a Confederate ironclad warship built during the American Civil War. It was constructed in Georgia in 1862-1863, but due to various technical and logistical issues, it was never fully completed or put into active service. The ship was eventually scuttled in the Savannah River in December 1864 to prevent it from falling into Union hands. In the 1960s, efforts were made to salvage the wreckage of the CSS Georgia, and in the early 21st century, a major recovery operation was undertaken to retrieve artifacts and remains of the ship. The recovery effort unearthed a wide range of objects, providing valuable insights into the construction and armament of Confederate ironclad warships. The artifacts recovered from the CSS Georgia are now housed and displayed at the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia. The ship remains an important historical and archaeological resource, shedding light on the naval warfare tactics and technology of the Civil War era.

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