Monday, October 13, 2014

New Gulf Commander

OCTOBER 12TH, 1864:  Rear Admiral Cornelius K. Stribling relieved Captain Greene as commander of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron.  Captain Greene had assumed temporary command upon the departure of Rear Admiral Bailey in August 1864.

ALSO:  USS Chocura, Lt. Commander Richard W. Meade, Jr., captured blockade-running British schooner Louisa off Aransas Pass, Texas, wit cargo including iron and tools.

--Old B-Runner

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