Tuesday, September 9, 2014

More Reliance of Confederate Manned and Financed Blockade-Runners

SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1864:  As the war entered its final stage, Southern authorities turned increasingly to blockade-runners manned and financed by the Confederate Navy.  This allowed employment of its excellent officers at sea and insured cargoes brought in would be direct benefit to the government (no luxury goods).  And, i understand Rafael Semmes might be looking for a new job.

This date, Commander Maffitt, one of the Confederacy's most successful and experienced captains, was detached from command of the CSS Albemarle and ordered to command the new blockade-runner Owl.

----Old B-R'er

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