The Confederate States Naval Academy-- Part 2: Set Up Like USNA

In general, the curriculum, studies and discipline at the new school was patterned after that of the United States Naval Academy.  The training was truly realistic as the midshipmen were regularly called upon to take part in actual combat.

When they left  the academy they were seasoned veterans.

Commander John M. Brooke, CSN, wrote Navy Secretary Mallory about the midshipmen as follows:  "Though but from 14 to 18 years of age, they eagerly seek every opportunity presented for engaging in hazardous enterprises; and those who are sent upon them uniformly exhibit good discipline, conduct, and courage."

--Old B-Runner