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Copenhagen (Denmark) (search for this): chapter 1.34
amer Stonewall, built in France for Denmark, rejected by Denmark, and sold in Copenhagen by her builders to the Confederate States Government. Captain Thomas Jefferson Page and Lieutenant R. R. Carter, of Shirley, Va., boarded this vessel, at Copenhagen and met the City of Richmond in Quiberon Bay on the day named—the 24th of Jan the Confederate authorities to obtain possession of the vessel, which lay at Copenhagen. Captain Page and Lieutenant Robert R. Carter, a son of the late Hill Carter, of Shirley, who were in Europe, were directed to proceed to Copenhagen with the agent of the ship-builders, who was sent to take possession of the vessel. Technicay the two Confederate officers were passengers when the Stonewall sailed from Copenhagen for France. The plans of the Confederates contemplated the juncture of anohe rough handling the ship had encountered during the tempestuous voyage from Copenhagen, satisfied Page that the repairs would detain her several weeks at Ferrol. H
Ferrol (Spain) (search for this): chapter 1.34
Spain, at the head of which was a navy yard at Ferrol, and at the mouth of which the town of Corunna stood guard. While the Stonewall was at Ferrol, the Federal war vessels, the Niagara and SacramentAm very short of coal, and I must make a port, Ferrol. Signalled, Shall I follow you? Answer, Suitrs of the Natal arsenal. The Stonewall at Ferrol. The first advice of the Stonewall from Fer either attack her when she attempted to leave Ferrol, or they would follow her across the Atlantic. the repairs would detain her several weeks at Ferrol. He took also into consideration the latest n be abandoned. Page, therefore, returned to Ferrol with the purpose to pursue his enterprise, whia. Vexatious delays detained the Stonewall at Ferrol until March 24, when Page got to sea. The U. In this trim the Stonewall steamed out of Ferrol on the morning of March 24, 1865, accompanied ation. The small amount of funds he took from Ferrol was exhausted. Major Helen, the Confederate a[5 more...]
Shirley (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.34
ng of what the general purpose of our movement was or the purposes of the Confederate Naval Department in other quarters. We lay in Quiberon Bay until the evening of the next day, the 24th of January, when a steamer came in sight and hailed us. We found it was the Confederate States steamer Stonewall, built in France for Denmark, rejected by Denmark, and sold in Copenhagen by her builders to the Confederate States Government. Captain Thomas Jefferson Page and Lieutenant R. R. Carter, of Shirley, Va., boarded this vessel, at Copenhagen and met the City of Richmond in Quiberon Bay on the day named—the 24th of January, 1865. A heavy gale. We kept in touch with the Stonewall during this day, transferring stores, supplies, and a portion of our crew, until the next day at noon. We then got under way, and in the Bay of Biscay encountered a heavy gale, when the Stonewall became short of coal, and orders were given to the blockade-runner, City of Richmond, to proceed to the island of Be
Bahia (Bahia, Brazil) (search for this): chapter 1.34
ile Page was absent, the Niagara and the Sacramento ran across the bay from Corunna and anchored at Ferrol. In a letter reporting the incident, Carter said: We, of course, got ready for accidents, and, in lighting fire, sparks flew from the funnel. In a few minutes a barge from the navy yard, with an officer of rank, came alongside, asking if we meant to attack the Niagara. I replied that we had no such intentions, but proposed to defend ourselves from an attempt to repeat the affair at Bahia. He said: This is not Brazil. The Admiral requests that you will let your fires go out, arid warns you against an attempt to break the peace. Two guard boats were also stationed near us, and remained there every night while the Niagara was in port. However, we kept steam all night and the chain was unshackled, so as to get the ram pointed fair in case the Niagara moved our way. It was decided, after consultation with the Confederate commissioners, that in spite of the gloomy prospects
Mexico (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.34
ion of the war and the surrender of Lee's army at Appomattox. The vessel was then bonded to the Captain-General of Cuba for the sum of $16,000, with which her officers and crew were paid off and discharged. The Stonewall was subsequently surrendered to the United States government, and by that government sold to Japan. She was for some years in the naval service of Japan, and finally sunk in a typhoon. After leaving the Stonewall, in April, 1865, in the harbor of Havana, I proceeded to Mexico, where I was engaged in engineering on the first line of railway in that country. Returning to this country in the summer of 1866, I visited the Gosport Navy Yard, at Norfolk, and there, to my surprise, found the old Stonewall in dock, refitting for her subsequent voyage around Cape Horn and delivery to the Japanese authorities. Dr. Bennett Wood Green, who was a surgeon on board the Stonewall, recalled the career of the Confederate iron-clad ram at his home 504 east Grace street, last ev
Havana, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.34
blockade at Port Royal and other seaports on the Atlantic coast, but, on entering the harbor of Havana for supplies, there learned of the conclusion of the war and the surrender of Lee's army at Appo and finally sunk in a typhoon. After leaving the Stonewall, in April, 1865, in the harbor of Havana, I proceeded to Mexico, where I was engaged in engineering on the first line of railway in that Confederate government had been crushed. It was with a sad heart that Captain Page headed for Havana, where he hoped to obtain from the Confederate agent at that place money with which to pay off hy of coal, he shaped his course for Nassau, arriving there May 6th. From Nassau he proceeded to Havana. At the time of Page's arrival at Havana, the war was practically at an end. In a few days heHavana, the war was practically at an end. In a few days he learned of General Lee's surrender, and soon after of the capture of Mr. Davis. Manifestly he could not venture upon offensive operation. The small amount of funds he took from Ferrol was exhausted
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.34
sight and hailed us. We found it was the Confederate States steamer Stonewall, built in France for Dne of the fastest ships in the navy of the United States, and carried a battery of ten 150-pound Pa the 10th of February, Page wrote that the United States frigate, Niagara, Captain Thomas Craven, hew York, and preparations would be made by United States naval authorities to give her a warm receptil March 24, when Page got to sea. The United States ships Niagara and Sacramento had manifesteher colors flying in plain view of the two United States vessels which remained at anchor. Carter,in another chapter as the commander of the United States ship Tuscarora, and who had a correspondenshe was delivered to the government of the United States, and the conditions of the surrender are son was asked, and none was offered. The United States urgently pressed at Geneva the charge thatr neutral duties and partial towards the Confederate States, and commended the rigid exactness of Fr[10 more...]
Argentine (Argentina) (search for this): chapter 1.34
lery in the C. S. A., and was in command of the station at Gloucester Point, and later at Chaffin's Bluff. He was however, relieved from duty in the army and sent as special agent of the Confederacy to European countries to purchase ships for the navy. After the war he went to London, and later went to South America, where he and his son engaged in cattle raising on an extensive scale. In this connection is an interesting story. In the early fifties he surveyed the Paraguay and Rio de la Plata rivers. His services were recognized by the Argentine government, which offered to commission him commander-in-chief of the navy of that country. This honor, however, he declined, but on his returning to that country after the war, and being in reduced circumstances, he at once became a popular hero, and financial aid was given him without stint. His son had already settled there, and they engaged in stock raising. He, by this means, amassed a considerable fortune, and then migrated to
Madrid (Spain) (search for this): chapter 1.34
ndly put at her disposal, with the purpose of finding the leak. It appears, however, from his correspondence, that the facilities granted him upon his first application were quickly withdrawn. Writing to me, under date of February 7th, he says: To-day there came off an officer to inform me that in consequence of the protest of the American minister the permission to repair damages had been suspended, and added, however, that the commander told him that his case was under consideration at Madrid, and that he thought that all would be right in a few days. In the end permission was given to make all necessary repairs, but many difficulties were met with, the authorities appearing to be very desirous to hurry the ship off, yet not willing to turn her out of port in an incomplete state. On the 10th of February, Page wrote that the United States frigate, Niagara, Captain Thomas Craven, had arrived, and a few days after the United States ship Sacramnto joined the Niagara, and both ves
Gloucester Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.34
d brought the ship to a home port, and was rewarded by Congress raising his rank. Captain Page was but 18 years old at that time, but even at this early age was noted for his valor and cool judgment. Jefferson Page passed through all grades and was commissioned a commander in 1855. In 1861, however, he left the United States Navy and received a commission as Commodore in the C. S. N. He was also made a colonel of heavy artillery in the C. S. A., and was in command of the station at Gloucester Point, and later at Chaffin's Bluff. He was however, relieved from duty in the army and sent as special agent of the Confederacy to European countries to purchase ships for the navy. After the war he went to London, and later went to South America, where he and his son engaged in cattle raising on an extensive scale. In this connection is an interesting story. In the early fifties he surveyed the Paraguay and Rio de la Plata rivers. His services were recognized by the Argentine governm
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