NOVEMBER 23RD, 1865: Since I won't have the Civil War Naval Chronology book with me the next several weeks, I am going ahead with 150 years ago.
The former Confederate ram Stonewall arrived at the Washington Navy Yard under her own power, escorted by the USS Rhode Island and Hornet. Commander Alexander Murray, commanding the Rhode Island, had taken possession of the ship in Havana after reimbursing Spanish authorities for all expenses incurred during her detention.
The reimbursement totaled $18,000 which included $16,000 which the Governor General of Cuba had given to Captain T,J. Page, CSN, to pay off his officers and crew, and an additional $2,000 for tug services, dock fees and preservation expenses.
The Stonewall was subsequently sold to Japan and used in her naval service.
--Old B-R'er
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