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Confederate naval school ship

During the same week that the Confederate navy made history, one of its sailors was murdered in Richmond. He was serving on the CSS Patrick Henry. In May 1862 the ship “was modified for use as a school ship, and … Continue reading

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Goad on the James

150 years ago today Confederate Navy Commander John Randolph Tucker of the CSA’s James River Squadron moved the CSS Patrick Henry down the river and skirmished long range with U.S. ships off Newport News. The Patrick Henry inflicted minor damage. … Continue reading

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