The History of the Navy During the Rebellion, Volumen2

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D. Appleton & Company, 1868

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Página 557 - Alabama on the 19th of June, 1864 — a vessel superior in tonnage, superior in number of guns, and superior in number of crew. This recommendation is specially made in order to comply with the...
Página 531 - If one or more of the vessels be disabled, their partners must carry them through, if possible ; but if they cannot, then the next astern must render the required assistance. But as the Admiral contemplates moving with the flood tide, it will only require sufficient power to keep the crippled vessels in the channel.
Página 165 - No. 8, and abide the result — conquer or be conquered — drop anchor or keep under way, as in his opinion is best. " Unless the signal above mentioned is made, it will be understood that the first order of sailing will be formed after leaving Fort St. Philip, and we will proceed up the river in accordance with the original opinion expressed. " The programme of the order of sailing accompanies this general order, and the commanders will hold themselves in readiness for the service as indicated....
Página 118 - That, to avoid difficulty and error in relation to papers which strictly belong to the captured vessel, and mails that are carried, or parcels under official seals, you will, in the words of the law, "preserve all the papers and writings found on board and transmit the whole of the originals unmutilated to the judge of the district to which such prize is ordered to proceed...
Página 288 - I am pleased to see, by Commodore Bell's report, that the Harriet Lane is still in Galveston harbor, although they have tried to. impress us with the idea that she had run out during the last gale, which is now known not to be the case. All of which is respectfully submitted, by your obedient servant, DG FARRAGUT, Rear- Admiral. Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy.

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