Old Weather Forum

19 June, 1863
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We captured two prizes and we didn't get back to port until very late, so we slept in.
And, I wish that the person entering the wind directions had slept later yet!

July 10 — Off Mobile, Alabama

From Merd to 4PM
Disrated Wm Pascoe - Officer's Steward to his original rating of C.H. at his own request by order of the Captain.


Hum.....

Double Hmmm.

July 21 — Off Mobile, Alabama

From 8AM to Meridian
Exercised the 2'nd division at Great Guns & 3'rd at Broad Swords.

July 24 — Off Mobile, Alabama

From 8AM to 12 Meridian
Steamer Tennessee with Rear Adm Farragut on board passed by. Cheered ship

July 25 — Off Mobile, Alabama

From 6 to 8 PM
Boarded Steamer
"North America" from New Orleans,
With sick and Wounded Paroled
prisoners


The human race doesn't seem to advanced other than technologically

An earlier insert:

Navy Department
April 10th 1863

Sir,

Admiral Sir Alexander Milne Commanding H.B.M. forces on the coast of North America and West Indies has Complained through the British Minister of Discourtesy in Sundry Instances by our Commanders in firing a shot across the bows of the vessels instead of a Blank Cartridge. It has been stated in reply that this apparent Discourtesy was doubtless in consequence of the great vigilance of our Officers in having all their Guns shotted while on Belligerent duty and from no want of Comity, But In order to preserve friendly feelings it is suggested that it
would be well, as a Rule to have One small Gun loaded with Blank Cartridge to be used by day, as preparatory Signal of Warning in accordance with the usage of the Sea Service. A vessel approaching the blockade at night without making the usual signals, is not Entitled to any of the Courtesies of the sea.

I am Respecfully etc
Gideon Welles,
Secretary of Navy