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 11, 2017
October 11, 1862: USS Monticello Captures Blockade Runner Revere
OCTOBER 11TH, 1862: The USS Monticello, Lt. Cmdr. Braine, captured blockade running British schooner Revere off Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina.
Frying Pan Shoals is off the mouth of the Cape Fear River that goes to Wilmington, N.C..
--Old B-Runner
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