History - the U.S.S. Navy during the Civil War

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Admiral Bailey - commanding the East Gulf Blockading Squadron.

East Gulf Blockading Squadron - the "other union navy" - little known facts.

Ferry Gunboats - the history of New York ferry boats converted to gunboats.

The Last Train from Fernandina - first recorded incident of a warship (USS Ottawa) firing on a moving train. NEW

Small arms of the U.S. Navy - arms and boarding usage by the navy.

Tom Apple Frock - the Union Navy's sailor uniform.

U.S. Navy Battalion Infantry Flag - History of the flag goes back to the Civil War.

Sea Shanties - songs of the old sailors.