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.
Friday, May 31, 2019
N.C. Events May 1864: That CSS Albemarle Problem
From the North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial site.
MAY 24-- Appearance of Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle in Albemarle Sound.
MAY 25-- Expedition from USS Wyalusing for torpedo attack on CSS Albemarle.
MAY 26-- Torpedo explosion at Batchelder's Creek.
MAY 30-- Capture of British steamer Caledonia.
--Old B-Runner
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