October 22, 1864: In Case the Albemarle Comes Out Again-- Part 2

"Even if half your vessels are sunk you must pursue this course."

Porter added:  "I have directed Lieutenant Cushing to go down in a steam launch, and if possible destroy this ram with torpedoes.  I have no great confidence in his success, but you will afford him all the assistance in your power, and keep boats ready to pick him up in case of failure."

Of course,we all know how that action ended.

That Cushing Guy.  --Old B-Rer