July 2, 1864: USS Keystone State Captures the Rouen

JULY 18TH, 1864:  The USS Keystone State, Commander Crosby, captured blockade running British steamer Rouen at sea off Wilmington.  The steamer had thrown her cargo of cotton overboard during the four hour chase and was not brought to until the Keystone State had fired 22 shots at her, "all of then falling quite near and some directly over her."

--Old B-Runner