Wednesday, November 2, 2016

155 Years Ago, November 2, 1861: U.S. Marines Rescued by USS Sabine

NOVEMBER 2, 1861:  The USS Sabine, Captain Cadwalader Ringgold, rescued Major John Reynolds and a battalion of U.S. Marines under his command from the U.S. transport Governor, unit of the Port Royal Sound Expedition.  The Governor was sinking.

--Old B-Runner

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