Monday, February 17, 2014

150 Years Ago-- February 14th-15th, 1864: Torpedoes, What Torpedoes?

FEBRUARY 14TH, 1864:

The USS Morse had a reconnaissance mission on York River and Potopotank Creek, Virgina. Found no torpedoes, but thinks they have some further upstream.

FEBRUARY 15TH, 1864:

USS Forest Rose drove off Confederates who were attacking Union land forces at Waterproof, Louisiana.

**  Rear Admiral Bell of the Pacific Squadron ordered USS Saginaw to cruise off the coast of Mexico and look for those who might be swearching for a commerce raider. And above all else, be prepared at night as the Saginaw would make an excellent commerce raider.

--Old B-Runner

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