All things dealing with the Civil War Navies and actions along the coasts and rivers and against forts. Emphasis will be placed on Fort Fisher and all operations around Wilmington, NC. And, of course, the Blockade and Running the Blockade.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Ralph Chandler, USN: Commanded USS Maumee At Fort Fisher
I found out that he commanded the USS Maumee at Fort Fisher.
From Find-A-Grave
Ralph Chandler
Born 3 August 1829 in Batavia, New York
Died 11 February 1889 in Hong Kong
Buried Hong Kong Cemetery.
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral. Served in the Mexican War and Civil War and was at Fort Fisher commanding the USS Maumee.
Died in 1889 while in command of the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Fleet.
--Old B-Runner
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