MARCH 17TH
The CSS Nashville ran the blockade out of Beaufort, NC. This caused fears in Washington, DC, and some even regarded it as the Navy's Bull Run.
MARCH 18TH
The British blockade-runner Emily St. Pierre captured Charleston. The master and steward were left on board and recaptured the ship and sailed to Liverpool, England. Bet that didn't happen to often.
MARCH 19TH
Foote still attacking Island No. 10 and meeting big resistance.
MARCH 20TH
Confederates are hurriedly building defenses along the James River, especially at Drewry's Bluff, about seven miles downriver. Obstructions also being placed in the river. During most of the war, Confederate Naval gun crews manned these fortifications.
MARCH 22ND
The British steamer Oreto, cleared Liverpool. It is actually Confederate commerce raider CSS Florida, the first ship built for the Confederacy. It's four 7-inch rifled cannons sent to Nassau separately. Commander Bulloch, CSN, wrote that another ship would be ready in two months saying that two ships like this won't turn the tide of war but will "illustrate the spirit and energy of our people."
Commerce Raiders and Forts!! --Old B-Runner
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