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, November 15, 2016
155 Years Ago, November 15, 1861: Slidell and Mason Disembark
NOVEMBER 15TH, 1861: Confederate Commissioners Mason and Slidell disembarked from the USS San Jacinto, Captain Wilkes, at Fort Monroe.
** The USS Dale, Commander Yard, captured British schooner Mabel, east of Jacksonville.
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