How Ed Bearss Found the USS Cairo

The USS Cairo was a Union ironclad during the American Civil War, and was the first ship sunk by a torpedo (now called mine). Hear the story of how the USS Cairo was found from its rediscoverer, the late great Ed Bearss.
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Intro Credits
Gabriel Hudelson
Henricus
Jamestown Yorktown Foundation

[@piatpotatopeon8305]

This tale ended up being far more compelling than I had originally anticipated. Great story!

[@DiscerningHistory]

It is indeed. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelmorgan9824]

To one of the best: RIP Mr. Bearss you taught us all so much!

[@ernestcashion4462]

I heard from several folks that there were two brothers selling Cairo artifacts and Ed knew all about it and they just went out and showed them where the ship was.

[@ernestcashion4462]

I heard the same story that Ed had several in his possession and that he told them he'd call the law if they didn't show him. But several folks said it was an open secret where it was and had been for years.

[@ryankc3631]

Ed Bearss and Shelby Foote were my favorites.

[@Maine307]

Semper Fi- he was such an awesome man to listen to. He made history so much fun. RIP

[@henryschmitt7577]

SEMPER FI MARINE! You’re duty is done! Rest well sir!

[@heer4149]

My uncle was part of the team that raised it. He took a lot of relics from it they are now in my collection

[@civilwarcorner9424]

There will never be another Ed.

[@whitenedtyger1693]

RIP Mr. Bearss

[@ColbyHiggs]

Thank you for sharing! What a story!!!

[@jeffsmith2022]

Loved Mr. Bearss...God Bless...

[@paulspeyerer1624]

I have heard that the locals knew where it was because the pilot house would come out of the water when the water was low. But kudos to the guys for finding it.

[@gracewindsor4381]

I absolutely love this historian.

[@johnpecarrere3776]

What happened to the rest of the iron plates

[@williamfowler616]

it was never lost you could see it when the water went down low.

[@lynnebunning7273]

I would pronounce the name of the boat same as you but the chap talking in this pronounces it differently. Amazing how they built these boats. How did not sink with the weight & people & cargo. Cheers Lynne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@SgtHack802]

Good stuff

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Ed Besrss is a living legend his appearance on John Brown and Ken Burns civil war!

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

Not enough to get his name right, though?

[@MrThebirddog]

The favor Tulley owed him? Mr Bearss found him on park property with a young lady.

[@Euragone68]

I visited the USS Cairo back in 1986 and again in 1992.. It time for another visit to Vicksburg.. I loved the Park!

[@3251JOE]

The name of this ship is pronounced "kay-row" as is the town in Illinois it was named after.

[@thesouthwasright3253]

DEO VINDICE!

[@MayoFilms83]

RIP Ed Bearras

[@terrybaird3122]

This is not to belittle, it is a common mistake, but it is pronounced Kay-ro or Kerr-o. Kye-ro is in Egypt. My wife is from Canada and we live not far from Cairo. It took me years to get her to pronounce it correctly. LOL.

[@toniwilson6210]

🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@etymologist1976]

korea history🎉

[@Remember1864]

Well... for starters, you're pronouncing the name incorrectly. It is pronounced "Care-oh". That is also how the locals pronounce it.