The CSS Albemarle and William Cushing: The Remarkable Confederate Ironclad and the Union Officer Who Sank ItOn October 27, 1864, two marvels of the Civil War collided on the Roanoke River near Plymouth, North Carolina. The first was the formidable Confederate ironclad Albemarle, a 376-ton behemoth that had for months roamed the nearby rivers and waters of Albemarle Sound, defeating in turn everything the Federal Navy could throw at it. The second was William B. Cushing, a 21-year-old Federal naval lieutenant who had been selected to lead a virtual suicide mission to destroy the ironclad in her berth. This chronicle of the young officer's "David vs. Goliath" victory over the daunting ironclad presents a tale of courage and accomplishment. |
Contents
21 Captain Cooke | 140 |
22 David against Goliath | 147 |
23 To Prevent an Impending Calamity | 151 |
24 Send the Boats On | 156 |
25 I Have Undertaken a Great Project | 160 |
26 You Must Not Hope to Return | 166 |
27 Pick Your Men | 170 |
28 An Example of Coolness and Skill | 176 |
7 In High Favor | 53 |
8 In a Cornfield at Edwards Ferry | 60 |
9 A Presidential Compliment | 65 |
10 Magnificent Grim Irresistible | 70 |
11 The Good Ship Albemarle | 79 |
12 Shokokon to Monticello | 85 |
13 Winter Offensive | 91 |
14 The Essence of Impudence | 96 |
15 All Ahead Full | 102 |
16 Plymouth Is Ours | 108 |
17 Heaven Has Crowned Our Efforts with Success | 114 |
18 A Terrific Grand Waltz | 119 |
19 Four Miles from Wilmington | 127 |
20 Captain Cushings Exploits in the Cape Fear River | 134 |
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