All things dealing with the Civil War Navies and actions along the coasts and rivers and against forts. Emphasis will be placed on Fort Fisher and all operations around Wilmington, NC. And, of course, the Blockade and Running the Blockade.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Capture of Blockade-Runner Calypso-- Part 4
Report of Acting Rear Admiral Lee, U.S. Navy, June 23, 1863.
Of the officers and crew of the Calypso, First Mate Thomas H. Greaves and Second Mate R. Eldredge are reported as being citizens of New York. (So, helping the enemy?) John C. Bauman, born in Wilmington and a citizen of North Carolina is suspected of being an agent of the Confederate government.
Admiral Lee was also upset that the commanding officer of the USS Massachusetts did not report to him on his way north, "according to his general orders." (Somebody's in trouble.)
-- Old B-R'er
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