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.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
155 Years Ago, October 18, 1861: A Blockade Runner Captured Off Wilmington
OCTOBER 18TH, 1861: The USS Gemsbock, Acting Master Cavendy, captured brig Ariel off Wilmington, North Carolina, with a cargo of salt.
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