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.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
I Did Mention the Calypso
I was wondering whether or not I had mentioned the capture of the blockade-runner Calypso on June 11, 1863, and found that I must have as it was mentioned in the Civil War Naval Chronology which I use for my Naval Happenings 150 Years Ago.
For JUNE 11TH, the CWNC listed: "U.S.S. Florida, Commander Bankhead, captured blockade running steamer Calypso attempting to dash into Wilmington with cargo including drugs, provisions, and plating for ironclads."
-- Old B-Runner
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