The steamship Oreto leaves England, destined to become the menacing commerce raider C.S.S. Florida.

Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
The steamship Oreto leaves England, destined to become the menacing commerce raider C.S.S. Florida.
November 28, 1864 – The famed Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Florida, which had been captured under dubious circumstances in October, suspiciously sank before she could
October 7, 1864 – The Federal steam sloop U.S.S. Wachusett captured the famed Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Florida under dubious circumstances that threatened diplomatic relations