Water Witch

Full Scale Ship

The most recent step in the development of the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus is the completion of the USS Water Witch. This full-scale ship representation is situated between the museum and Victory Drive (Hwy 280/27). The commissioning of the completed USS Water Witch represents one of the most exciting events in Civil War Naval History.

Educational Platform and New Landmark

The ship is the latest phase to our new educational program platform. In addition, it also acts as a new landmark for Columbus, Georgia, an icon for South Commons, the Gateway to Columbus South and a ‘larger than life’ signpost for Port Columbus.

Contribute – Buy A Plank

It’s not too late! Fund raising continues for final phases of the construction. You too can be a supporter of the museum and the USS Water Witch project by contributing as a ‘plank owner’. Become a permanent fixture on the new ship, by contributing from $100 and up.

A Short History of the Water Witch

…coming soon.

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Water Witch Re-creation at Port Columbus	Water Witch re-creation at Port Columbus	Cool History: Water Witch Combat Tours
Cool History: Water Witch Combat Tours	Raising the Colors, RiverBlast 2010	Full Crew at Commissioning
Pres. Lincoln talking with Surgeon Jones after the Commissioning	Reenactors on deck during RiverBlast 2010	Reenactors on deck during RiverBlast 2010

Water Witch Web Cam on Victory Drive in Columbus, Georgia (facing West).