Saturday, June 1, 2013

Naval Happenings 150 Years Ago: June 5th to 7th, 1863

JUNE 5TH

CSS Alabama capturesTalisman.


JUNE 6TH

Admiral Lee requests additional vessels for the Wilmington blockade and explains the situation saying there are two entrances and the ships off each are unable to help those on the other side.  ""Two vessels like the New Ironsides are required  to protect this blockade against the enemy's ironclads."

The CSS Clarence (prize of the CSS Florida), under Lt. Read, began a brief but highly successful cruise against Union commerce.  On this date, it captured and burned the bark Whirling Wind.

CSS Florida captured and burned the Southern Cross.


JUNE 7TH

Union ships defended troops at Milliken's Bend, Mississippi.

CSS Clarence seized Alfred H. Partridge.

Old B-Runner


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