Capture of Blockade-Runner Calypso-- Part 3

Many private papers were found and sealed to be shipped to prize commissioners. Fifty people were still aboard, nine from Confederate states. They were assigned to messes on the Florida.

"Some of the cargo was thrown overboard; how much, it is impossible to state, as they had succeeded in destroying or concealing all papers or cargo lists which could throw any light upon the subject. Some iron plating for ironclads was thrown overboard, and no doubt, many smaller articles."

Acting Ensign S.P. Crafts and ten men were detailed as a prize crew to take the ship north with orders to return as soon as possible. The prisoners had all been transferred to the USS Massachusetts which will also tow the Calypso north.

Lee's Report Next. --Old B-R'er