Almost every student of Confederate Naval history has heard of the Confederate Ironclad Albemarle; built in eastern North Carolina on a corn field along the Roanoke River near Scotland Neck. Not only was the ship instrumental in assisting the Confederate recapture of Plymouth; North Carolina; but also she served to repel the Union Flotilla holding the western limits of Albemarle Sound. Though severely outnumbered; the Albemarle was successful in stopping the Union Navy advance on May 5; 1864. Here is the story of why the vessel was built; how she was built; with what; and by whom. Correspondence of Gilbert Elliott; the contractor; Commander James W. Cooke; C.S.N.; her skipper; Stephen R. Mallory; Secretary of the Confederate Navy; and many others has revealed the feelings and actions of those involved in that remarkable feat. Wartime politics almost prevented her launching; and later did prevent her being used to force the Union Navy from Albemarle Sound. Picture a youth of eighteen building vessels under contract to the Confederate Navy. He managed a shipyard; ordered materials; negotiated financing; hired craftsmen; managed his employer's business and personal holdings; cared for his family; and earned the respect and admiration of the Secretary of the Confederate Navy. This book combines the history of both the Confederate Ironclad Albemarle; and of her renowned builder; Gilbert Elliott.
#5221594 in Books 2003-11-30 2003-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .77 x 5.98l; 1.13 #File Name: 1571814329384 pages
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