Confederate states navy department the first of the navy uniforms were made in dark blue, but with the southern style of rank insignia for the officers. It was responsible for confederate naval operations during the american civil war 18611865, fighting against the union navy united states navy. Freeman, an assistant surgeon with the confederate states navy. Elements of seamanship, prepared as a text for the midshipmen of the c. At the time the south had no ships capable of challenging the united states navy s frigates. It lists and describes all 476 ships that were used by the csa navy, many with illustrations.
Sailed unarmed as the oreto from liverpool on 22 march 1862 and arrived at nassau, bahamas. Internet archive bookreader regulations for the navy of the confederate. Hello, i wanted to point out to those interested that after a long gestation i managed to complete my book on the confederate navy. To research officers, consult the register of officers of the confederate states navy, 1861 1865 1931 and the more descriptive biographical sketches of marine officers in donnellys rebel leathernecks.
A history of the confederate navy which was no wheres near as large or developed as the union navy. Questia read the fulltext online edition of the confederate navy in europe 1983. List of ships of the confederate states navy military wiki. I edited it through and it will be available in a few days, the book has 205 pages and is in italian, but contains over thirty uniforms tables, with. From its organization to the surrender of its last vesselits stupendous struggle with the great navy of the united states.
Included are some types of civilian vessels, such as blockade runners, steamboats, and privateers which contributed to the war efforts by the csn. We, the sons of confederate veterans, having been commissioned by the confederate veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the united states of america remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved confederate veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols, monuments and grave sites for. For enlisted men, consult donnellys earlier work, service records of confederate enlisted marines 1979. Uniform and dress of the navy of the confederate states undress sea officers coat for a flag officer, shall be a frock coat of steel grey cloth, faced with the same and lined with black silk. Guide to the confederate states of america collection, 1850. The navy of the confederate states csn was the navy of the confederate states of america. List of ships of the confederate states navy wikipedia. It was an interesting thing to tell some of my italian friends, very emphatically, that im not a yankee, and please do not refer to me as one. Uniform and dress of the navy of the confederate states. Its stupendous struggle with the great navy of the united states.
Thomas scharf, an officer of the late confederate states navy. Confederate states of america collection selected special. Porter, chief constructor of the confederate states navy. This book is a tribute to the men of the csa navy and. The confederate states of america collection was assembled from various sources and includes a variety of materials originating from administrative bodies within the confederate states of america, including the army, executive department, congress, state governments and agencies, and the navy. Hunter, confederate states navy by confederate states of america book. Confederate states navy plate showing starboard diagram of the rebel ram atlanta now on exhibition, foot of washington street, for the benefit of the union volunteer refreshment saloon. Our civil war collection includes john thomas scharfs history of the confederate states navy from its organization to the surrender of its last vessel. The listings include available biographical information, including birth and appointment dates, progression of rankings, naval appointments, and surrender or capture dates. Full text of officers in the confederate states navy, 186165 see other formats. Was impounded for several months until released by the courts.
In this fulllength study, barbara brooks tomblin addresses every aspect of a confederate seamans life, from the risks of combat to the everyday routines. John thomas scharfs lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the the men and the technology that came together to create the confederate states navy. Confederate states navy research library, mobile, alabama, confederate states steamer css florida the first cruiser built overseas in england. Official records of the union and confederate navies in the war of the rebellion. Register of officers of the confederate states navy, 18611865.
Overall, nearly 6,000 men served in the confederate states navy. The confederate states marine corps csmc was a branch of the confederate states armed forces during the american civil war. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It also list over 5,100 men who served in the csa navy and marines along with their ships and stations of assignment. Signals for the use of the navy of the confederate states. Government printing office, 18941922, by united states.
This is a list of ships of the confederate states navy csn, used by the confederate states of america during the american civil war between 1861 and 1865. There were several flags of the confederate states of america used during its existence from 1861 to 1865. History of the confederate states navy from its organization to the surrender of its last vessel. Navy ensigns, pennants, and jacks, 18611863 navy ensigns, pennants, and jacks, 18631865 navy rank flags cs navy signal flags ensigns of the confederate states revenue service cs navy regulations involving flags return to the confederate flags home page. A look inside the history of the confederate states navy. The following interesting and instructive article was prepared for the times by mr. Full text of officers in the confederate states navy, 186165. Uniform and dress of the navy of the confederate states undress sea officers coat for a flag officer, shall be a frock coat of steel grey cloth, faced with the same and lined with black silk serge, double breasted, with. After the confederacy established itself in 1861, the elected president, jefferson davis appointed stephen mallory as his secretary of the confederate navy. Until then, he had been a serving officer in the united states navy from 1826 to 1860. History of the confederate states navy, gramercy books random house, new york, 1996. Governor john letcher issued a proclamation on 6 june 1861, transferring all officers, seamen, and marines of the provisional navy of virginia to the confederate states of america. While both the french and british navies had launched large oceangoing iron plated warships with large caliber guns in 1860 and 1861, the real potential of armored warships was to be demonstrated most convincingly in america during the war between the states. The documents in this collection have been divided into four series.
Confederate states navy simple english wikipedia, the free. The confederate commerce raiders made a huge dent in union shipping around the world. At the time the south had no ships capable of challenging the united states navys frigates. Alphabetical listing of men who served as officers in the navy for the confederate states during the civil war, 18611865. Confederate states navy is a 64page book supplement for the great war at sea series that examines this very unusual question of alternate history. Flags of the confederate states navy confederate flags.
Researching confederate marines in the civil war national. In their book the rebel and the rose 2007, wesley millett and gerald white tracked the path of that chunk of the confederate treasure, part of which they believe one. Since the end of the american civil war, personal and official use of confederate flags, and of flags derived from these, has continued under some controversy. Register of officers of the confederate states navy, 1861. We, the sons of confederate veterans, having been commissioned by the confederate veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the united states of america remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved confederate veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols, monuments and grave sites.
It was a great time with great food and great people. During the american civil war, no other southern branch of service confronted such difficult circumstances as the confederate states navy. What may be the most valuable book yet written on the confederate states navy at last sees u. Luraghi does not stint on the chronology, personal. Official records of the union and confederate navies in the. As this is a worldwide experience, we would like to hear from persons around the globe as the confederate navy stopped at many ports and had a worldwide crew. John taylor wood, the grandson of president zachary taylor and a nephew of jefferson davis, was one of the most daring and remarkable participants of the civil war and among the few people to hold dual rank in the confederate military as a captain in the confederate states navy csn and a colonel in the cavalry. Blockaderunning, first use of ironclads and torpedoes, and privateer history. The engagements fought in the rivers and harbors of the south, and upon the high seas scharf, j. Also included are special types of floating batteries and harbor defense craft. Navy dept, richard rush, and united states naval war records office page images at hathitrust history of the confederate states navy from its organization to the surrender of its last vessel. The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states. John taylor wood, the grandson of president zachary taylor and a nephew of jefferson davis, was one of the most daring and remarkable participants of the civil war and among the few people to hold dual rank in the confederate military as a captain in the confederate states navy.
History of the confederate states navy from its organization. It was established by an act of the confederate congress on march 16, 1861. This book is a tribute to the men of the csa navy and marines. Confederate states of america navy worldcat identities. The 1862 confederate regulations ordered the uniform to be steel gray and lined with a dark black silk serge. The csmcs manpower was initially authorized at 45 officers and 944 enlisted men, and was increased on september 24, 1862 to 1,026 enlisted men. Dec 07, 2019 hello, i wanted to point out to those interested that after a long gestation i managed to complete my book on the confederate navy. Flags of the confederate states of america civil war wiki. Confederate states navy uniforms book nonfiction history. September 27, 1809 august 30, 1877 was an officer in the confederate navy during the american civil war.
Find history of the confederate states navy from its organization to the surrender of its last vessel by scharf, j thomas at biblio. Inflation became rampant as the paper money depreciated and eventually became worthless. Steamer general polk, comprises the first eightyseven pages of a bound ledger book kept by robert j. A history of the confederate navy is probably the only important book on the u. Series i, journal of medical and surgical practice c. Civil war that was first written in italian and then translated into english.
The navy of the confederate states csn was the naval branch of the confederate states armed forces, established by an act of the confederate states congress on february 21, 1861. He challenges the popular notion that the confederate navy was a failure because it did not break the norths blockade. United states naval war records office, and united states office of naval records and library. The civil war is often considered a soldiers war, but life in jefferson davis navy acknowledges the legacy of service of the officers and sailors of the confederate states navy.
The confederate state of america collection brings together publications. Navy could never achieve equality with the union navy, so it used technological innovation, such as ironclads, submarines. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. This history of the confederate states navy quotes extensively from the. Uniforms of the confederate states armed forces wikipedia. Nonetheless, historian raimondo luraghi offers the fullest account to date of the souths naval activity.
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