On August 1, 1862, the mortar ships were at Hampton Roads and John Collins was listed as in command of the USS George Mangham. So, evidently, he was back.
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On April 2, 1864, the USS George Mangham, now part of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, was ordered to proceed to Cape Romain, S.C., and blockade the main channel which ran by the lighthouse.
In addition, the ship was to anchor as near to the lighthouse as possible and to reconnoiter the island if the opportunity offered.
The commander of the Mangham at the time was none other than John Collins Jr.
--Old B-Runner
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