Friday, April 19, 2013

CSS Oreto?-- Part 2

The CSS Florida met up with the Lapwing (CSS Oreto) off the coast of Brazil on April 14, 1863, and again on May 3rd.  On April 20th, the Lapwing captured the American ship Kate Dyer and bonded it as it was carrying a neutral cargo.

The Lapwing was found to be leaking badly and unfit for cruising, so its guns were transferred back to teh Florida.  Lt. Averett was also brought back to the Florida and Acting Master R.S. Floyd, CSN, replaced him.

He was directed to anchhor by Rocas, 80 miles west of Fernando de Noronha, where the Florida would again recoal.

Floyd waited 30 days and ran out of food.  On June 20th, he burned the Lapwing and wnet ashore in the ship's boats and reported to the Confederate agent at Barbados Island.

The Story of a Little-Known Ship.  --Old B-Runner

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