...e attempt, and the vessel kept on her course without any colors. An attempt was also made on board the Florida to loosen sail; but the Oneida's fire drove the men out of the rigging. According to Maffitt , had their guns been depressed, the career of the Florida would have ended then and there. The Winona and Rachel Seaman joined in the firing, from a greater distance; but the Florida did not slacke...