April 30, 1864: Confederate Naval Forces in Virginia and North Carolina

APRIL 30TH, 1864:

Secretary Mallory reported on existing Confederate naval strength on the East Coast in Virginia and North Carolina

James River, Flag Officer French Forest:  eight ships mounting 17 guns in commission, including school ship Patrick Henry.

Inland waters of North Carolina, Commander Robert F. Pinkney, two commissioned ships mounting 4 guns.

Cape Fear River, under Flag Officer William F. Lynch, three ships and a floating battery in commission mounting a total of 12 guns.

--Old B-Runner