April 10, 1863: It's a David Vs. Goliath Navy Battle

APRIL 10, 1863:   President Jefferson Davis said: "We began this struggle without a single gun afloat, while the resources of our enemy enabled them to gather fleets which, according to their official list published in August last, consisted of 427 vessels, measuring 340,036 tons, and carrying 3,268 guns.

"Yet we have captured, sunk, or destroyed a number of these vessels, including two large frigates and one sloop of war, while four of their captured steamboats are now in our possession, adding to the strength of our little Navy, which is rapidly gaining in numbers and efficiency."

--Old B-R'er